JM Press vs Board Press

[KnightTemplar]

Which, if either, do you guys think is a better Bench assistance exercise?

 

[deadshot138]

Which, if either, do you guys think is a better Bench assistance exercise?

Board press is usually used for equipped benching where you get a huge assist out of the hole with a shirt. That said, it would fall into supplemental work because it so closely mimics the original movement. JM press would be an accessory lift because it's more of an extension than a press. They're both valuable but I'd say the JM press is probably better for overall bench performance. Unless lockout is specifically an issue for you.

 

[KnightTemplar]

Board press is usually used for equipped benching where you get a huge assist out of the hole with a shirt. That said, it would fall into supplemental work because it so closely mimics the original movement. JM press would be an accessory lift because it's more of an extension than a press. They're both valuable but I'd say the JM press is probably better for overall bench performance. Unless lockout is specifically an issue for you.

Thank you. I didn't realise that BP was more suited to Geared Lifting.

Lockout isn't a specific issue for me. My Bench sucks at all stages.

 

[vision1]

For someone like yourself with bad shoulders I would replace standard benching with board pressing.

 

[deadshot138]

For someone like yourself with bad shoulders I would replace standard benching with board pressing.

This is a common practice. Even using a 1 board or 2 board so you don't put the shoulders in a potentially vulnerable position, helps.

 

[deadshot138]

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Elitefts even makes a product that clamps to the barbell, mimics a 2 board press, aptly named the "shoulder saver."

 

[ASUThermo]

JM Press can be awkward and Board Press is definitely better for shirted lifting.

In terms of simply increasing bench from a powerlifting perspective, I'd prefer to see someone use a different width grip as a bench accessory. 3 fingers or more, inside the normal or competition grip is a good start.

 

[vision1]

elitefts™ Shoulder Saver™ Pad Black

elitefts™ Shoulder Saver™ Pad Save your shoulders while benching! Locks on the bar tightly Portable! Half-cylinder Pad won’t collapse!

www.elitefts.com

Elitefts even makes a product that clamps to the barbell, mimics a 2 board press, aptly named the "shoulder saver."

I made something like this for myself

 

[KnightTemplar]

For someone like yourself with bad shoulders I would replace standard benching with board pressing.

I replaced Barbell Bench with Swiss Bar Bench. I can't lift as heavy, of course, but the neutral grip allows me to Bench without any shoulder pain.

 

[KnightTemplar]

elitefts™ Shoulder Saver™ Pad Black

elitefts™ Shoulder Saver™ Pad Save your shoulders while benching! Locks on the bar tightly Portable! Half-cylinder Pad won’t collapse!

www.elitefts.com

Elitefts even makes a product that clamps to the barbell, mimics a 2 board press, aptly named the "shoulder saver."

I've used a Bench Blokz for Board Press. Much easier to fit on the Barbell than the Elitefts SS, at least in my experience.

 

[maximus__]

I replaced Barbell Bench with Swiss Bar Bench. I can't lift as heavy, of course, but the neutral grip allows me to Bench without any shoulder pain.

I have found closer grip benchpress works just as well.
My actual benchpress grip is a thumbs grip from the inner knurling, but I think I might narrow it even more going forward.
I was recently doing close grip spoto press and it felt stronger than my normal benchpress does.

 

[rikwebb]

I have found closer grip benchpress works just as well.
My actual benchpress grip is a thumbs grip from the inner knurling, but I think I might narrow it even more going forward.
I was recently doing close grip spoto press and it felt stronger than my normal benchpress does.

My bench grip is pretty much the same as yours, use the same width for Push Presses too

 

[maximus__]

My bench grip is pretty much the same as yours, use the same width for Push Presses too

I keep having it in my head it needs to be wider from when I used to benchpress powerlifting style, but I can almost close grip bench more or the same as if I go any wider.
It's probably a technique/injury issue to be honest. I just feel everything is tighter from the closer position.