I'm new to the forum, but have been lifting for a while. Any way Ihave-a question about bench pressing. I know that if you use a arch when you bench you can lift alot more. My question is will i get a better work out by arching or by not arching? thanks-- im2manly
Define 'better workout'.
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Well will I work my pecs better if i arch or am i just better off not arching
Probably better by not arching. Arching reduces range of motion at the bottom of the bench where the pecs do most of the work. But arching allows heavier weights to be lifted. I think the former will make a bigger difference.
