@muscleandmotion: Breaking Through the Bench Press Sticking Point 🏋️‍♀️ Ever felt that frustrating moment during a bench press when the bar just won’t budge? Welcome to the sticking point – a tough phase often occurring at the start of the lift. Why does it happen, and how can we beat it? 💪 Studies show that the sticking point typically occurs early in elite lifters’ motion, around 30% up from the chest. It's where technique may falter or muscle engagement shifts. However, it's not universal; some find the entire lift uniformly challenging. 📊 But it’s not just about the elite; recreational lifters face their sticking points, too, usually around the midpoint of the lift, especially when using wider grips as mandated by regulations. It seems one's preferred grip can significantly affect where and how the sticking point is experienced. 🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♀️ To overcome it, get to know your body, perfect your technique, and experiment with grips. Everyone's different, and finding your optimal approach is crucial for pushing beyond the sticking point. 💡 #BenchPressTips#Powerlifting #GymLife #StrengthTraining PMID: 27600146 PMID: 26758462