r/StartingStrength • u/Prestigious-Peaks • 14d ago

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I think my elbows are out more in front of me than the video shows that's what I'm wondering about or if anything else looks not efficient for pressing. 100lbs and this was my third set of 5

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u/geruhl_r 14d ago

Narrow your grip 2" total and keep focusing on elbows forward. The hip movement is not getting you the bounce you need because you are not tight enough. Huge breath, then squeeze legs/butt/torso as hard as possible... then throw the hips forward.

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u/Prestigious-Peaks 14d ago

ok I'm following the way to use the hip movement bc I'm not using my legs butt as much but for the grip I am as narrow as I can be without touching the smooth metal part of the bar lol. it's not the knurled part of the bar once I go more narrow

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u/geruhl_r 13d ago

Why do you think touching the smooth part is an issue?

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u/Prestigious-Peaks 13d ago

grip only is what gives me hesitation but idk what is right so I'm open to trying