How Much Ya’ Bench?

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:44:42 +0000

It’s funny that if someone was interested in training, they always ask, ‘How much do you bench?’ when the majority of people perform chest exercise are actually doing it wrong.

Let’s start with the bench press exercise. To many times I seen men and women performing this exercise incorrectly. The key is in the range of motion…and that is often the first thing I see people doing wrong.

When performing the bench press exercise with a straight bar, you should always complete a full range of motion, bringing the bar all the way back down to your chest. The reason for this is so you get maximum stretch and a full contraction, this encourages a complete breakdown of muscle fiber so you can stimulate growth.

In order to get maximum growth you need to rest the empty bar on your chest, while it’s resting there you forearm should be at a ninety degree angle or perpendicular to the floor. This will create maximum stretch in the pecs and place the least amount of stress on the elbows and the shoulders. If your forearms are any further apart it will not encourage proper pec development, it will just add more stress on the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints. It may also cause rotator cuff problems.

Bench correctly and be injury free while achieving thick, full pec development.

About Edward Albert:

Edward Albert is a former body builder and former Mr New Jersey title holder. He is currently the owner and director of personal training at Ultimate Fitness Training Center in NJ.

Exercise Is For More Than Just Good Looks

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:36:08 +0000

It’s a shame that in such an intelligent society, the things that are so beneficial to a healthy body are taken so nonchalantly.

The thought that lingers in the minds of the mindless is that exercise is for those who want to be built or buff. There are so many benefits to exercise that you have to be a little on the ignorant side not to want to make it a part of your life.

The power of exercise can not only slow the aging process, but it can reverse something so crippling like osteoporosis which can be a crippling disease. It’s also been a benefit for all types of arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, poor circulation and MORE. Not to mention that it’s great for your heart and connective tissue.

With the few things that I just mentioned, should there even be a second thought about making exercise a part of your life?

If you’re having trouble getting started or understanding which foods are healthier than others, drop me a line. A customized weight loss diet starts as low as just $6.00 per week.

Edward Albert

Master Fitness/Personal Trainer

EAFit@aol.com

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How Much Ya’ Bench?

Exercise Is For More Than Just Good Looks