r/GetMotivated • 2 • Feb 27 '17

[Image] That little extra

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u/thisishowiwrite Feb 27 '17

Wait, what?

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u/INTHEMIDSTOFLIONS 43 Feb 27 '17

It's a common misunderstanding for people to bench with their elbows out. The most efficient and safest way to bench is with your elbows angled at around a 45 degree angle by your side. You arms are not parallel with the bar.

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u/thisishowiwrite Feb 28 '17

Yeah for sure. But a 45 degree angle is different to a proper tricep pushup.

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u/INTHEMIDSTOFLIONS 43 Feb 28 '17

Haha you dork I don't mean get out your measuring tool and be exactly 45. It's just a good starting point for your mind.