I did a 2 board cgbp today and it was the about the same as my full range cgbp. I flared as soon as I very slightly let the bar sink into the board. I felt like I had a very sturdy base and a good descent. I’m thinking this means my triceps are weak.
Btw, I’m lifting raw.
Anyway, my question is if this is normal or not. [elitefts pimp]Just got the boards from elitefts today. They have some awsome Christmas deals[/elitefts pimp]
For me, the higher the baord, the more weight I can do.
I’d say my 2 board is about 25# more than off the chest.
[quote]StrengthDawg wrote:
For me, the higher the board, the more weight I can do.
I’d say my 2 board is about 25# more than off the chest. Since you just got the boards your tri’s probably havent been truely overloaded yet. I may be wrong since you didn’t say. Eventually your two board will be more than your off the chest.[/quote]
It’s been over a year since I’ve used boards and when I did, it was with my regular grip using a 3 board. Sounds reasonable, maybe next week I’ll do a lot better.
BTW, fortunately I found someone who could hold the board for me, but if I can’t find someone to do that what’s the best to hold the board in place. I found some old non-elastic wraps to wrap and tie around me and the board and it’s better than nothing but still leaves a lot to be desired.
When I trained with boards, I saw a significant increase relative to the number of boards. Definitely your triceps are the issue but nothing a couple cg, dips, and board/floor presses can’t fix so you’re on the right track. Also, what really worked for me when I was alone was glue the boards together and when oh are ready to lift, put them under your shirt…held them in place for me pretty well…
[quote]Fletch1986 wrote:
BTW, fortunately I found someone who could hold the board for me, but if I can’t find someone to do that what’s the best to hold the board in place. I found some old non-elastic wraps to wrap and tie around me and the board and it’s better than nothing but still leaves a lot to be desired.
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Here’s what I do. Eye bolt in the bottom board. Carabiner attached right to my belt. I actually like this better than someone holding the board. It forces me to stay tight as shit or the baord will wobble off my chest. Tight = good benching! Plus it frees up the one guy in the gym who has a clue to actually SPOT ME. Pretty slick huh?
Try this…put on a belt loose. Stick the handle of the board right in the loose belt AND OR stick the board right under your Tee Shirt. Hope this helps
EDIT: If you don’t like none of these options go to Wal-Mart and buy a set of YOGA blocks. They are square foam blocks. They happen to be the same thickness of a 2 board. They fit right up under your shirt. Press off those. The bar will sink in to the blocks a little bit. It’ll feel like a bench shirt does off the chest…sort of. They come in a two pack for $10. It comes with a strap that tyou could use to strap down the wood board So it’s a win-win… I cut one of the blocks in half…I call it my shoulder saver. It allows me to get tyhe same ROM as I would arching like hell, without actually arching like hell and tweaking my lower back.
I use a band around myself and just put the board under it when I dont have people helping me.
[quote]ev1bl wrote:
I use a band around myself and just put the board under it when I dont have people helping me.[/quote]
Agreed. I take a micro mini, make a figure 8 out of it, lay one loop over the other, and then put it around my chest and shove the board under there. Works great.
[quote]StrengthDawg wrote:
[quote]Fletch1986 wrote:
BTW, fortunately I found someone who could hold the board for me, but if I can’t find someone to do that what’s the best to hold the board in place. I found some old non-elastic wraps to wrap and tie around me and the board and it’s better than nothing but still leaves a lot to be desired.
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Here’s what I do. Eye bolt in the bottom board. Carabiner attached right to my belt. I actually like this better than someone holding the board. It forces me to stay tight as shit or the baord will wobble off my chest. Tight = good benching! Plus it frees up the one guy in the gym who has a clue to actually SPOT ME. Pretty slick huh?
Try this…put on a belt loose. Stick the handle of the board right in the loose belt AND OR stick the board right under your Tee Shirt. Hope this helps
EDIT: If you don’t like none of these options go to Wal-Mart and buy a set of YOGA blocks. They are square foam blocks. They happen to be the same thickness of a 2 board. They fit right up under your shirt. Press off those. The bar will sink in to the blocks a little bit. It’ll feel like a bench shirt does off the chest…sort of. They come in a two pack for $10. It comes with a strap that tyou could use to strap down the wood board So it’s a win-win… I cut one of the blocks in half…I call it my shoulder saver. It allows me to get tyhe same ROM as I would arching like hell, without actually arching like hell and tweaking my lower back.
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Buying yoga blocks=extra pressing variation + strap to hold boards
I’ve never used a bench shirt, but I’m sure the variation couldn’t hurt. Thanks, I’ll have to try that. Did you get yours at walmart?
[quote]Fletch1986 wrote:
Buying yoga blocks=extra pressing variation + strap to hold boards
I’ve never used a bench shirt, but I’m sure the variation couldn’t hurt. Thanks, I’ll have to try that. Did you get yours at walmart?[/quote]
yep, got these
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12167852&findingMethod=rr
