Caporegime
It's not about the total weight, it's about stability. If you use a 7ft bar then your loads are a substantial distance from the centre point.
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It's not about the total weight, it's about stability. If you use a 7ft bar then your loads are a substantial distance from the centre point.
Caporegime
As long as you’re centred somewhere in the middle of the triangle between the legs it’s going to be very stable.
In the overhead press position the load is at the back of the seat and just in front of the centre of that triangle. Do not understand why you’re worried?
A tripod is a very stable design as long as you stay between all three legs.
Soldato
As long as the centre of gravity is somewhere within the imaginary triangle that joins the 3 points where the feet of the bench meet the floor, then you won't get any uplift or instability. And if your butt is on the seat, then that's basically a given.
Do you not put your legs on the floor?
Yeah, it seems he’s gone from considering this bench in particular being unstable to considering a barbell on any bench unstable?
The bench is stable and it’s up to the lifter to keep the barbell stable... that’s the whole idea of weight lifting
Have I stumbled into the twighlight zone? Bench looks fine.
Caporegime
I think @Dis86 is in an abusive relationship with his current bench, he just wants some stability and comfort.
Soldato
The weight can be any distance from the point of contact?
doesn't change, the weight would go through the person, through their butt and onto the seat.
Where it's located in the centre of the 3 feet.
Caporegime
I'm at about £2100.
Bench
Rack
Dumbbells - 8, 12, 16, 20, 26, 34, 42.5
Bumpers - 20x2, 15x4, 10x2, 5x2
Hex Plates - 2.5x2, 5x2
Bars - Ez Bar + Tricep Bar
Floor mat
Land mine + T bar.
The bar is on loan from a friend until I can source one for a reasonable price, which will be another £180.
Bench
Rack
Dumbbells - 8, 12, 16, 20, 26, 34, 42.5
Bumpers - 20x2, 15x4, 10x2, 5x2
Hex Plates - 2.5x2, 5x2
Bars - Ez Bar + Tricep Bar
Floor mat
Land mine + T bar.
The bar is on loan from a friend until I can source one for a reasonable price, which will be another £180.
Caporegime
Give hugs.
Caporegime
Do you not put your legs on the floor?
I do, but they don't have that wide of a spread!
Caporegime
Bought another bonsai tree(s) & Pot.
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it doesn't look too stable tbh
https://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/body-solid-flat-incline-decline-bench-2.html
that is my bench or a similar model to mine as you can see it looks far more stable
Caporegime
We've been over this, it's rock solid stable. The same design used in all gyms across the country. I've personally set bench press PRs over 160kg on this exact bench setup.
The one you linked is inferior. It's higher and the feet at the front interfere with your feet placement. There's a reason you don't see them in proper gyms.
Man of Honour
@LiE pls video all your sessions to catch the inevitable moment your bench which is the same as almost every bench I've seen/used in many gyms kills you thnx.
Also I'm claiming your stuff.
Also I'm claiming your stuff.
Caporegime
Also @Psycho Sonny I thought you were buying the same bench as me because you liked it a few page back?
Soldato
It was obviously a moment of clarity before he realised all his stuff is superior to anything else..