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Old 03-10-2009, 10:13 AM   #1454
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Default Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3

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Originally Posted by Shaerza View Post
Any of you have some links to good sites explaining proper bench form? I have been trying to add in some sets with the bar instead of just dumbell, but it seems that my lifting partner is telling me to space my hands too far apart.. I have problems with pain at the base of my thumb when I grip so far out, but I am not sure if its due to bad form or just bad joints. Thx
Dunno about a site, but you should read the same book I am reading - Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe and Lon Kilgore. Awesome book for technique in the five basic barbell exercises.

http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Stren...6701565&sr=8-1
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