90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil

Slated · 06-28-2006, 08:58 PM

Want to put undue strain on your body.... break this rule

90 degree angles are the most important rule in all of training.

More to come as my time allows

traintoohardgreg · 07-02-2006, 11:18 AM

wow, thank you. Unfourtenatley idiots at my school think if they dont touch the bar to their chest it "doesnt count" im pretty sure the extra 3 inches isn't going to do anything but save you stress on your elbows and rotator cuff

gymBum · 07-02-2006, 04:05 PM

Yea, very good point. This is another common myth among newbies. As you get lower to your chest it also works your triceps out more than your chest so much.

Hope you can spread the word

AnabolicMofo · 07-04-2006, 12:15 AM

A wide range of motion (appropriate, of course) is extremely important. I know what you guys are saying, but a lot of bench pressers sacrifice range of motion for extra weight.

It is important to have that wide range of motion - the stretching and microtears is what rebuilds muscle. It is most important to have proper form and appropriate weight.

Brice · 07-05-2006, 04:10 PM

I'm not quite sure about this rule. For instance, to break parallel when squatting, one must bend ones knees to much less than a 90 degree angle. Also, when benching, one must bend ones arms to an angle less than 90 degrees to touch ones chest. Contrary to what was said previously, 3 inches makes A LOT of difference. Bench does not just work your chest. It works your tris, shoulders, and various other muscles. That's what it's supposed to work. There's a reason that one has to touch one's chest and pause before pressing at powerlifting meets; it's a good way to test general upper body strength.

lottalead · 07-18-2006, 04:38 PM

are we gonna have a debate on this one? lol

Brice · 07-18-2006, 06:22 PM

I thought there would have been, but I guess not. lol Either the other people realize I am correct, or they think I'm insane and have no clue what I'm talking about, or maybe something else. lol

gymBum · 07-19-2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brice

For instance, to break parallel when squatting, one must bend ones knees to much less than a 90 degree angle.

I think Slated was aiming more for doing bench press - although this wasn't stated. I know it was posted during a discussion on bench press form.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brice

There's a reason that one has to touch one's chest and pause before pressing at powerlifting meets; it's a good way to test general upper body strength.

Very true. However, it does put more stress on your body and so it depends what your intended goals are (bodybuilding vs powerlifting).

Some good points mentioned in this thread

Another powerlifting specific forum should be set up.

good training

Brice · 07-19-2006, 03:59 PM

I agree with that. It would probably be best if the administrator would set up a bodybuilding forum and a powerlifting forum. I'm sure he's busy, but it's a thought for whenever he can get around to it. I have to say, though, it would also help if there was more participation on these forums in general. Maybe we need to do a little recrutin'? :-D

admin · 07-19-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brice
It would probably be best if the administrator would set up a bodybuilding forum and a powerlifting forum.

Will be done as soon as the other forums are a little more populated so that it doesn't look baron.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brice
Maybe we need to do a little recrutin'? :-D

Any help spreading word is greatly appreciated

We are working on it simultaneously as working on forum but can't focus on all recruiting right now. Still have journals to set up mainly, and other small things.

06-28-2006, 08:58 PM	#1
Slated Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 22 Reputation points: 40 No blog available. Qualifications Professional Bodybuilder Nutritionist Personal Trainer I've Been to the Gym	90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil Want to put undue strain on your body.... break this rule 90 degree angles are the most important rule in all of training. More to come as my time allows

07-02-2006, 11:18 AM	#2
traintoohardgreg New to CF Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Reputation points: 0 No blog available. Qualifications Update your profile! No qualifications entered yet.	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil wow, thank you. Unfourtenatley idiots at my school think if they dont touch the bar to their chest it "doesnt count" im pretty sure the extra 3 inches isn't going to do anything but save you stress on your elbows and rotator cuff

07-02-2006, 04:05 PM	#3
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil Yea, very good point. This is another common myth among newbies. As you get lower to your chest it also works your triceps out more than your chest so much. Hope you can spread the word __________________

07-04-2006, 12:15 AM	#4
AnabolicMofo New to CF Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 Reputation points: 21 No blog available. Qualifications Update your profile! No qualifications entered yet.	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil A wide range of motion (appropriate, of course) is extremely important. I know what you guys are saying, but a lot of bench pressers sacrifice range of motion for extra weight. It is important to have that wide range of motion - the stretching and microtears is what rebuilds muscle. It is most important to have proper form and appropriate weight.

07-05-2006, 04:10 PM	#5
Brice Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Reputation points: 12 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil I'm not quite sure about this rule. For instance, to break parallel when squatting, one must bend ones knees to much less than a 90 degree angle. Also, when benching, one must bend ones arms to an angle less than 90 degrees to touch ones chest. Contrary to what was said previously, 3 inches makes A LOT of difference. Bench does not just work your chest. It works your tris, shoulders, and various other muscles. That's what it's supposed to work. There's a reason that one has to touch one's chest and pause before pressing at powerlifting meets; it's a good way to test general upper body strength.

07-18-2006, 04:38 PM	#6
lottalead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 167 Reputation points: 34 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Transformationed Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil are we gonna have a debate on this one? lol

07-18-2006, 06:22 PM	#7
Brice Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Reputation points: 12 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil I thought there would have been, but I guess not. lol Either the other people realize I am correct, or they think I'm insane and have no clue what I'm talking about, or maybe something else. lol

07-19-2006, 03:59 PM	#9
Brice Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 30 Reputation points: 12 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil I agree with that. It would probably be best if the administrator would set up a bodybuilding forum and a powerlifting forum. I'm sure he's busy, but it's a thought for whenever he can get around to it. I have to say, though, it would also help if there was more participation on these forums in general. Maybe we need to do a little recrutin'? :-D

07-19-2006, 11:44 PM	#10
admin Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 34 Reputation points: 50000 No blog available. Qualifications Update your profile! No qualifications entered yet.	Re: 90 Degree Angles should never be broken - Acute angles are the devil Quote: Originally Posted by Brice It would probably be best if the administrator would set up a bodybuilding forum and a powerlifting forum. Will be done as soon as the other forums are a little more populated so that it doesn't look baron. Quote: Originally Posted by Brice Maybe we need to do a little recrutin'? :-D Any help spreading word is greatly appreciated We are working on it simultaneously as working on forum but can't focus on all recruiting right now. Still have journals to set up mainly, and other small things.

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