Dr Mel Siff on Expert vs Novice Bench Pressers

Author: Dr Mel Siff Blog  //  Category: Dr Siff on Biomechanics, Dr Siff on Resistance Training, Dr Siff on Training Theory

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You may recall my referring before to Dr Tom McLaughlin’s book on the
biomechanics of bench pressing (“Bench Press More Now”) — well, here is an
interesting paper that he and a colleague wrote on the biomechanical
differences between novice and expert bench pressers.

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Madsen N, McLaughlin T

Kinematic factors influencing performance and injury risk in the bench press
exercise

Med & Science in Sports & Exercise. 16(4):376-81, Aug 1984. Read more…