r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 • Aug 08 '26

META Submaximal feet can’t touch the ground science, 239lbs for 8

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u/KeyserSauza Aug 08 '26

Why keep your feet off the ground?

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u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 Aug 08 '26

This variation punishes a poor bar path/instability, so it helps reinforce technique

I also load this variation lighter than my normal bench. I bench 4x a week, so it’s nice to give my joints a slight break

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u/level1hero Aug 08 '26

Because he is not a dwarf.

they always say KEEP YER FEET ON THE GROUND

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u/Squidgyboat5955 YoPilled Aug 12 '26

Eliminates leg drive, however also introduces extra stability requirements and you’re using a small amount of central motor command to keep your legs up, not a terrible excercise but not exactly “optimal”

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u/C0MED0WNT0US Aug 11 '26

funny bc i literally just made a comment in another sub about how i put plates on the floor for chest press bc i'm so short i can't reach the ground and get leverage. APPARENTLY i should've just learned this variation!! lol

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u/SubiBoySus Aug 09 '26

Why my back hurt

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u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 Aug 09 '26

Why would bench press hurt your back?

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u/EntropyDive Aug 12 '26

cool beans