how come i c people putting their feet on the bench when bench pressing?

Question

isn't putting our feet firmly on the floor the right way? actually even the fitness trainer said tat putting the feet on the bench is correct....confused

Answer 1

Putting your feet in an elevated position puts more strain on your arm muscles, therefore making it harder to do bench presses.

It simply varies on how difficult you want to make it.

Answer 2

The correct way is indeed putting your feet on the floor. However, I used to put mine on the bench. I felt this better stabilized my core and didn't allow me to cheat my chest by arching my back. I suppose you could do that either way, but you can do it more easily by placing your feet on the bench.

You take away some of your power when you put your feet on the bench as you can't drive your legs into the ground the same way.

I don't see it as a major crime to do it either way, but you are more stable with your feet on the floor.

Answer 3

Because they think they can lift more weight that way. The correct position is feet flat on the ground and torso fully extended on the bench with the natural curvature of the spine.

Answer 4

they do that because they dont know how to bench,I benchpress 505 and to do that much weight youneed your feet on the floor so you can push from your hips and back.But what do I know Im just a 3 time champion powerlifter!!!!

Answer 5

To change up the area that is being worked on,even if it's slight,different muscles are getting used...tom science

Answer 6

that way you cant use your legs to press it off.