I don't think this guy is a certified source by any

It's true. Takes less strain on the rotator cuff.

Makes it easier to target the chest too IMO. Wide grip killz shoulderz.

>>42098396

Shit dude I'm recovering from a rotator cuff tear and have been putting my arms perpendicular to my body...

>>42098426
I think he talks about the arm/shoulder angle somewhere in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vthMCtgVtFw

>>42098450
yeah, about 2:25 is when he starts talking about the angle. Saging because I keep reposting.

>>42098450
> Trusting a man who always skips legday

I have Two torn labrums and one rotator cuff that needs repaired. That pic is 100% correct.
My shit was def exasperated by benching wrong like the pic shows

Wouldn't this not be good for working up bench strength though

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>>42098383
if youre having trouble keeping your arms in, squeeze your armpits during the up motion

>>42098507

How can I squeeze my armpits if im holding dumbells?

This is really basic stuff m8
Take a minute or two to study your lifts

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>>42098383
Fuck i just got done with chest and i had no idea why my shoulders hurt like a bitch.

Thanks for this thread OP

>>42098538

Yea no problem

My shoulders hurt too

>>42098383
i do it both ways second way is good for light weight

>>42098497
You're taking effort from the front shoulder/rotator cuff and moving it to rear delts

>>42098383
>>42098396
>>42098426
>>42098450
>>42098472
>>42098480
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>>42099483
wut up with his nips. shiet they low

>>42098383
does this apply to barbell bench press too?

>>42099523
Perspective you fucking nigger

>>42099531
yes, your shoulder joint is a ball and socket, making a slightly curved motion is much more natural. if youre pulling your shoulders back and popping your chest out it should feel much better

Jesus Christ I'm amazed at the amount of people that didn't know this, yes it also applies to barbell too

>>42098383
tomorrow is chestday so i will try it

it's the same with bench, how have yall not known this? it's the same movement but with dumbells. have you ever even looked up proper chest press form?

>>42099961
At least most noobs can't push enough weight to do damage

>>42098383
well do you bench over your shoulders? I fucking hope not

>>42098383
I do both. Heavy I use proper form but if I do a drop set, I slowly get my grip wider (flat bench) to really burnout my chest

Is this a troll thread?

I almost can't tell, is this a troll threaD?

>>42100065
No Im pretty sure I'd die if I did that

>>42100085
I do heavy on incline presses and when I drop to flat I do same amount sets at less weight

>>42100102
No this never came to my attention until today

>>42098519
Underrated

>>42098396
>>42098426
>>42098383
>>42098495


I have a shoulder prone to dislocation that makes barbell press near impossible because of the parallel grip.

I do dumbbell presses almost exclusively for push motion and I have always naturally gravitated to this grip, and find it makes my shoulder feel fine and focuses pressure on the chest rather than the delts.

yes, same thing applies for overhead pressing

>>42098396
what about rows?

is it dangerous to rows where arms are perpendicular to body?

>>42098480
My job makes that impossible, checkmate

>>42098383
just do barbel bench u fagit

>>42101646
Different movement; it's a pull. You should be keeping them perpendicular.

I also have trouble with my rotator cuffs.

>>42101640

I have Push today, so I'm trying to visualize this.

So instead of shoulder-width apart with my elbows at my sides, I squeeze my armpits so my grip is narrower and my elbows are actually a little bit in front of me. Right?

>>42099615
>the dumb Dominican was benching with arms abducted at 90° this whole time
Lmao I am not surprised at all. You are so stupid.

>>42102939

Thats exactly right. Your elbows should be in front of the bar slightly at the bottom of the rep, forearms vertical.