Bench Press Setup Powerlifting. For bodybuilding it s all about what position puts the most stress on the pecs. Excuse my simplicity here but all of the powerlifts can be divided into two distinct phases. Strengthcoachtherapy on instagram powerlifting coaching.
Bench press spotting unrack and setup. This will provide a stable base to generate power.
But if you lift your butt off the bench during the lift only.
7 body position arch. If you ask any elite powerlifter or coach what the most important piece of the bench press is many will probably tell you it s the setup and unracking of. Slightly arch your back. Lie down and bring your feet a little further back than normal.
