Bench Press ?'s

[Cmart]

i punch laying down on a bench as well.

Interesting point. Anyone who hasn't punched someone while they are in your guard probably doesn't understand how beneficial bench press can be to that kind of disadvantaged-position punching, where you can't involve your legs or torso to provide the majority of your punching power.

 

[Sean S]

Interesting point. Anyone who hasn't punched someone while they are in your guard probably doesn't understand how beneficial bench press can be to that kind of disadvantaged-position punching, where you can't involve your legs or torso to provide the majority of your punching power.

Eh actually I would argue that a closer grip bench is actually more benificial. The more I roll, the more I notice that the full bench press motion is kind of useless as is. A more close grip allows you to gain strength in a more grappling-esque position. I was thinking this might actually be a good thing to discuss in it's own thread.