My short legs!!

Re:My short legs!! (22jasper)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:01:47 GMT

Failing that plonk 2 plates on the deck and use as blocks.

4 plates!!!

Mickey, will having feet on the bench be detrimental to form, in terms of back arch etc.

Re:My short legs!! (micky)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:14:39 GMT

Put your feet up on the bench together this will take strain off your back if they are dangling in mid-air. Or find a lower bench!!

Re:My short legs!! (iaink)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:29:19 GMT

You can bench fine on the toes if you get an nice arch set tight etc. You can get a better arch doing so and arguably get tighter from doing so. Many powerlifting feds allow it.

Failing that plonk 2 plates on the deck and use as blocks.

My short legs!! (22jasper)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:23:10 GMT

I'm only 5'4 with obviously short legs!

My point being that during bench press I don't seem to get a decent footing in that I cant plant my heels due to the bench height/leg length difference,i alway seem to be on tiptoes.

This probably results in bad technique as i cant keep everything tight(arch/lats etc), this probably engages the shoulders more,which has now resulted in rotator cuff issues. I'm hoping after physio has run its course that i will be able to continue with bench, but was wondering if anyone has ideas to get a decent footing, short of cutting the legs off my bench!