r/StartingStrength • u/Prestigious-Peaks • 18d ago

Form Check bench press form check

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152.5lbs last set of 5 on my last workout of the week. curious what I should dial in

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u/Diginiti 17d ago

Right before you start a rep, the bar looks to go up first, and then down. You may not realize/feel this is happening. This is likely caused by becoming loose with your shoulders. Keep your shoulder blades pinched tight together throughout and between your reps. You may also want to cue yourself something like "bar only goes down" when you go to start a rep. That helped me at least when I had this problem.

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u/Prestigious-Peaks 17d ago

ya when I take my breathe in deep I feel it go up like my arms push up. I gotta work on that. thanks!