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Nimetic · 08-06-2005, 05:49 PM

Also - if you do declines, dumbells are much safer.

You don't want to get caught by yourself on a decline bench, with a barbell. As somebody implied though, it helps to be strict and know your limits.

I find that if I aim to do all my reps with good form and slow speed (and relatively high reps 8-15), then I can get out of trouble on the last one by cheating a little... if it becomes necessary.

A momentum/jerking lifter wouldn't have that option. You can still do more power oriented sets on other days..

08-06-2005, 05:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nimetic Junkie Location: Melbourne, Australia	Also - if you do declines, dumbells are much safer. You don't want to get caught by yourself on a decline bench, with a barbell. As somebody implied though, it helps to be strict and know your limits. I find that if I aim to do all my reps with good form and slow speed (and relatively high reps 8-15), then I can get out of trouble on the last one by cheating a little... if it becomes necessary. A momentum/jerking lifter wouldn't have that option. You can still do more power oriented sets on other days..