JeffC
Level 7 Valued Member
I started 5/3/1 recently using the Wooden Bench for Bench Press.
Working in the mid-200lb range it is actually pretty uncomfortable. The next day across up upper back and back of the head is sore as hell.
The bench really digs in. It does give feedback if you are pressing through the traps or not though.
I have overloaded on the Wooden Bench with Slingshot, High Pin Press, and Rack Holds. All proportionately painfully based on load.
I am moving forward hoping discomfort subsides like with getting used to KB rack or Back Rack.
Pressing feels very solid and stable though.
Working in the mid-200lb range it is actually pretty uncomfortable. The next day across up upper back and back of the head is sore as hell.
The bench really digs in. It does give feedback if you are pressing through the traps or not though.
I have overloaded on the Wooden Bench with Slingshot, High Pin Press, and Rack Holds. All proportionately painfully based on load.
I am moving forward hoping discomfort subsides like with getting used to KB rack or Back Rack.
Pressing feels very solid and stable though.