Hi Guys, quick question just curious if there is any downside to just self-unrack bench press Ala Bryce Lewis, it seems quite practical, any potential downsides?
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Self-Unrack Bench Press
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Re: Self-Unrack Bench Press
Main point of consideration is lifter skill.
Most competent lifters can self unrack since they have their setup down and movement dialed in. It’s important that you know where the hooks are relative to your bar path.
Most competent lifters can self unrack since they have their setup down and movement dialed in. It’s important that you know where the hooks are relative to your bar path.
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Re: Self-Unrack Bench Press
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Re: Self-Unrack Bench Press
I move the bar to the front of the hooks first thing, then do the rest of the set up.
Not sure if he mentions that in the video.
I train alone, so i never take handoffs in meets, since i have no experience with it.
I don't have a particularly strong bench, but i always like seeing the elites who self unrack.
Not sure if he mentions that in the video.
I train alone, so i never take handoffs in meets, since i have no experience with it.
I don't have a particularly strong bench, but i always like seeing the elites who self unrack.
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Re: Self-Unrack Bench Press
I unrack and self-handoff just like Bryce does in the video, for the same reasons he describes. No real downside.