is flat bench pressing for showing off or does it do anything for your chest.i was benching tonight 120kg and a mate come over and said that benching is for show offs and it doesnt build a chest,what do you guys think

 

If you're capable of benching 120 you shouldnt need to ask.

 

My thoughts exactly

 

120kg's is a lot of weight. It's clearly working for you. I dream of pressing that kind of weight.

Benni.

 

ive been benching for yrs now.im 6ft2 and nearly 13stone everytime i go to the gym which is 3times a week i bench im not huge in size but not small.some times when i look in the mirror i think pwoh im getting big then some days i think am i getting any where.a100kg was my goal but ive gone a little past that now.i did think about it though when a mate told me about benching and that it does nothing for you i did think well does it or dont it.he is on steroids doesnt seem to be getting strong but is bulking up thou.

 

Can anyone else smell that?

 

imho THE best exercise for chest strength and size. Its the core exercise of any good chest workout. It is mine anyhow.

Next your friend will be telling you the best way to a big chest is lots of flys. Without sounding rude I would be wary of any advice your friend gives, especially if hes on gear and tries to advise you on that as its a minefield.

 

The stench is overwhelming!!!

 

Are you talking about a bench press machine... or free weights??


Cheers,
Grant

 

Flat bench for strength, incline for building the chest so i have been told and read on occasions.

 

bench press not the smith machine the normal flat bench with the bar.he has only been taking jabs for a while then tells me that he was on dianabol i think you call by its self taking nothing else.i ignore him but he is bulking up.he has a big back but a small chest it aint porportional.just thought id ask anyhow.he does flys on his chest lying down

 

Doesnt that answer your own question?

 

im no means a professional mate a just a joe bloggs person that goes to the gym and works out and gives it my best.

 

But you've just said he has a small chest. Maybe ask someone down the gym with a big chest

Incline bench press moves the emphasis onto the upper chest.

 

As Keiron said. You're telling us someone with a small chest says benching is a waste of time. If he knew something you didnt he would have a big chest.
Flat Bench is one of the most important workouts you can do!!

 

thankyou for your help and advice.i think i will steer clear from him then

 

I don't kno any big guys (and I train with a few) who don't flat press.
I, personally decline press more than flat but that's because my one area I'm not happy with is my lower chest

 

ive only really flat bench pressed its only now im starting to do incline and decline.i do flys sitting up on the machine along with other exercises during the week.i dont just do my chest lol.what made me wonder was we used to train together last yr and he always said he was good at flat bench presses.but when it come to it he had no strength to do it at all he was only doing like 60,65 kg and i was doing more then he kept on about im gonna do steroids etc so i left hm to it.every now and again he says do it like this and do it like that like he is interfering or sumat.and when he does do a decline bench press he has 2 people either side of the bar holding it for him and lowering it to his chest and he pushes it up and thats 160kg with help

 

flat,incline,decline...all good for chest lol.

like asking is dumb bell curls are good for your biceps.

 

This is ridiculous

 

Genetics determine an awful lot here... Everyone is different, and certain exercises can be more beneficial for some people than others. I bet only 50% of the top finishers at the Mr Olympia do flat bench.

It takes a lot of concentration focus the load on the pecs, I see so many people benching with their delts!