I remember him saying that as well, and I think it is a good point. You can switch TGU with bent press (this is essentially Bent & Sinister as mentioned above), but one has to understand that the bent press is further away in the "developmental-progression" than the TGU (read: more demanding technically)... at least IMO, and Dave Whithey's .I believe it was Iron Tamer that said "the bent press picks up where the TGU leaves off"
I remember him saying that as well, and I think it is a good point. You can switch TGU with bent press (this is essentially Bent & Sinister as mentioned above), but one has to understand that the bent press is further away in the "developmental-progression" than the TGU... at least IMO, and Dave Whithey's .
I have had great gains in my kb press using the bent press. It develops more of the “horsepower” needed for pressing and grinding strength. The get up is a fabulous exercise to develop dynamic stabilization that is a requisite for efficient pressing. In my experience and with the athletes I work with, becoming proficient at the TGU first will translate better to the bent press than vice versa. Both do a great job though.If I may ask, what are distinct strength gains I can have when I perform the bent press vs getup?
what do you mean by developmental progression? I am sorry, if this is from a book, I have bot read any as I am not able to get them anywhere
Same boat, I laugh sometimes because every time I get a bigger press I usually have been doing something else for a while.I have had great gains in my kb press using the bent press
What can you say is the ideal bent press rep range I should gun for? Given that I think I can do more reps on the bent presses than lets say the TGU?Bent press rules! So yes
What can you say is the ideal bent press rep range I should gun for? Given that I think I can do more reps on the bent presses than lets say the TGU?
What can you say is the ideal bent press rep range I should gun for? Given that I think I can do more reps on the bent presses than lets say the TGU?
I'll agree with everything @KenKennedy, but add a range of 1-5, with triples being right in the middle. I follow this base rule of thumb. 90% (or 2-3rm) singles, 80-85% (or 5ish rm) 1-3reps, 70% 1-5reps (really leaning in the 3-4 rep range). and IMO don't be afraid of doing 5reps, its a good way to practice technique and since its a lightish bent press you can get a heavy negative of a military press (practicing the grove, and building a little extra muscle)What can you say is the ideal bent press rep range I should gun for? Given that I think I can do more reps on the bent presses than lets say the TGU?
I will try to gun for 5 sets of 3. I think I treated it too much like a TGU with doing singles. I do hope this also strengthens out my press haha.I'll agree with everything @KenKennedy, but add a range of 1-5, with triples being right in the middle. I follow this base rule of thumb. 90% (or 2-3rm) singles, 80-85% (or 5ish rm) 1-3reps, 70% 1-5reps (really leaning in the 3-4 rep range). and IMO don't be afraid of doing 5reps, its a good way to practice technique and since its a lightish bent press you can get a heavy negative of a military press (practicing the grove, and building a little extra muscle)