Question about militarys on the smythe rack

[Heckman]

When you do militaries on the smithe rack, how far do you normally bring the bar down ....nose...chin...upper chest? or arms parallel to the deck?

[Creator_11]

Good question, I think it depends on the comfort of your shoulders, for me I don't like to go any lower then chin level, I find right to the chest level is too hard on my joints.

[Heckman]

I also noticed less stress on the joints going only nose or chin deep...

[In-Human]

Heck, Stay square like a box with your Forearms and upper arms when at the bottom and bring the bar down to your chin, no farther...

[Heckman]

Thanks...I'll try them like that next time...

[jaywooly]

always to the chin

[Heckman]

IH, Would that type of form also stand true when doing inclines on the smythe rack as well?

[In-Human]

IH, Would that type of form also stand true when doing inclines on the smythe rack as well?

Depending on if you have some shoulder problems, we like to go wide 6-8" wider than shoulders, but as I said some Rotator problems might not let some allow to do that, me for instance, I must go shoulder width, but the wider the better it will enhance your pecs especially the outer edges.

So in this case the square like a box will not work for your Forearms and upper arms...

[saturn]

I go all the way to the chest. I've had shoulder surgery and it doesn't bother me to much to go all the way down. I like to use the full range of motion on every movement I do.

[In-Human]

Heck, With your arms wider you will touch your pecs, just no bouncing, wouldn't want you to break any bones now...

[Heckman]

Heck, With your arms wider you will touch your pecs, just no bouncing, wouldn't want you to break any bones now...

IH, I Can't afford broken bones...and no caving in the chest!!! and no bouncing! I'll try this tomorrow, thanks

[The Munster]

Nose/mouth level. Anything lower hurts my shoulders.

In fact, as the bar comes down in front of my face, I usually like to give the bar a little kiss before sending it back up.




Oops. Did I say that out loud?

[Ken Skip Hill]

I set each rep on my upper chest. Funny thing is, I can't get an incline barbell anywhere near my upper chest anymore due to flexibility issues. This is something I plan to work on this year.

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