Trick for a Bigger Bench Arch
💥Bench Arch Trick💥
Your bench press setup is critical to staying in a good position during the press. If you're not tight on the setup you are not going to magically find extra tightness or a bigger arch on the press. The secret to getting a tighter bigger bench arch is all in the legs!
The usual way I see lifters set up for bench is they set their feet first then their shoulders. While this can work for some I'd argue that you're not maximizing your leverages by doing this. By using your legs to bridge up off the pad and set your shoulders you're able to achieve a tighter bigger arch. If my legs were to slip while I'm setting up you'll see the arch flatten out. It's because I'm using my legs to constantly try to drive myself off the pad.
Here's a trick to get the most out of your bench arch. Pretend like there are sharp tacks under your butt during the setup. So get your bridge set your shoulders then bring your feet down. By keeping your hips active you won't be letting them bear weight down to the pad. Your butt has to stay in contact with the pad but it doesn't have to just lay dormant.
Try this out next training day and watch how much more solid you feel on the bench press!
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