unracking for bench

TKL · 11-07-2005, 07:22 AM

I just got back into my training a couple weeks ago, and I'm having a lot of difficulty unracking the BB for bench on my 5x5 and triples. I mean, after it's unracked everything goes smoothly, but it just seems to hard right now. any tips?

**bubba g** · 11-07-2005, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TKL

I just got back into my training a couple weeks ago, and I'm having a lot of difficulty unracking the BB for bench on my 5x5 and triples. I mean, after it's unracked everything goes smoothly, but it just seems to hard right now. any tips?

You could get a spotter, or bench in a power rack....

**antihero** · 11-07-2005, 01:04 PM

my spotter always unracks my bench for me, and he racks it too....

TheBigMastodon · 11-07-2005, 08:32 PM

I think you need a spotter.

-TBM

**Peaked_18** · 11-07-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKL

I just got back into my training a couple weeks ago, and I'm having a lot of difficulty unracking the BB for bench on my 5x5 and triples. I mean, after it's unracked everything goes smoothly, but it just seems to hard right now. any tips?

If you get a spotter to help unrack the weight, you will be able to get more reps/weight whatever.

Were do you workout?

TKL · 11-08-2005, 12:15 AM

I lift in a local rec center, main reason why I try to avoid a spotter. But I guess my main question is,

should i just unrack it by myself or get someone to help me unrack then go on my own?

I thought that getting help with unracking was bad.

**bubba g** · 11-08-2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by antihero

my spotter always unracks my bench for me, and he racks it too....

Does he lift it for you too??? lol j/k that is the safest way to go...

Get er Done · 01-07-2006, 03:45 AM

i have the same problem rack/unracking...is leagel get a spotter(s) is help with racking/unracking in a comp?

11-07-2005, 07:22 AM	#1
TKL IMPC Contestant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: edmonton, AB Posts: 114 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	unracking for bench I just got back into my training a couple weeks ago, and I'm having a lot of difficulty unracking the BB for bench on my 5x5 and triples. I mean, after it's unracked everything goes smoothly, but it just seems to hard right now. any tips?

11-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#3
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	my spotter always unracks my bench for me, and he racks it too.... __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

11-07-2005, 08:32 PM	#4
TheBigMastodon Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 201 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I think you need a spotter. -TBM __________________ TrueProtein.com Discount Code: TBM333 *Trainee Under TheBigMastodon* Check out my DoggCrapp Journal you pussy! http://ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4742

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11-08-2005, 12:15 AM	#6
TKL IMPC Contestant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: edmonton, AB Posts: 114 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I lift in a local rec center, main reason why I try to avoid a spotter. But I guess my main question is, should i just unrack it by myself or get someone to help me unrack then go on my own? I thought that getting help with unracking was bad.

01-07-2006, 03:45 AM	#8
Get er Done Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 169 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	i have the same problem rack/unracking...is leagel get a spotter(s) is help with racking/unracking in a comp?