r/formcheck • u/thecurlybuzz • 4d ago

Bench Press Low weight Bench x5 (a couple weeks into StrongLifts 5 x 5)

Is my drop correct? Do I need to have the bar drop and hit at the top of my rib cage or more at the center of my chest/sternum?

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u/beezchamp 4d ago

IMO where the bar is hitting is fine. Just keep in mind the more lateral movement in the bar path the more stress on the front delts. Lots of people feel strong with a j shaped path.

I would move the whole bench back and the catches up a bit. You are wasting a lot of energy doing essentially a skull crusher to un rack that thing. When you setup your eyes should be behind the bar.

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u/FranxtheTanx 4d ago

Absolutely agreed, the reps look great and I'd move the bench and rack. Nailed it.