Hi all

Just got a few questions about my form while lifting.

BB Row - Should the shoulders remain fairly still during the lift or should i let them hunch forward at the bottom and pin back when lifting the weight?

Bench Press - Should my lower back be totally flat on the bench or is it ok to have it lifted slightly off? I find when my chest is pushed out n shoulder blades are flat on the bench that there is a gap under my lower back.

bb row, go by how comfy you are, i have tried both ways and find no problem

bench press is fine with an arch, will able you to lift more...

journal http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/m_1219780/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

i've always been under the impression your back should be flat to the bench for bench / db press ??

maybe arch to squeeze the last rep or two but i always try to keep back flat if poss

Only by going too far can one possibly find out how far one can go.

Stats;
29, 6`3", 17st 11lb, 14%bf
BP 127.5kg x6 SQ 170kg x8, DL 190kg x4,
Weighted Dips +45kg x 8

ORIGINAL: Zippa4

Hi all

Just got a few questions about my form while lifting.

BB Row - Should the shoulders remain fairly still during the lift or should i let them hunch forward at the bottom and pin back when lifting the weight?

Bench Press - Should my lower back be totally flat on the bench or is it ok to have it lifted slightly off? I find when my chest is pushed out n shoulder blades are flat on the bench that there is a gap under my lower back.

My lower back tends to arch quite a bit when benching. Would of though it was suposed to, if your pushing your chest out and keeping your shoulders flat on the bench.

For BB rowing, i tend to do what i find, feels best.