Using boards for bench..why and how?

[NXG+]

The initial press (bottom) is usually my sticking point. If i can get it past that, I don't ever remember failing, as my triceps are decently strong.

paused deep dumbell presses and lots of lat work then

 

[DADAWG]

paused deep dumbell presses and lots of lat work then

along with working on his technique .keep the shoulders tucked down and in ,dont let the elbows fly out at the bottom and explode with those lats .

 

[Soul Rebel]

along with working on his technique .keep the shoulders tucked down and in ,dont let the elbows fly out at the bottom and explode with those lats .

Yup, my elbows pop out when the weight gets heavy. I know it's a terrible habit, but it is hard to break, any advice?

 

[pullinbig]

use lighter weights and work on form for a while

 

[DADAWG]

use lighter weights and work on form for a while

well said PB .
we all hate going down in weight but sometimes its needed .

 

[Powerlifter22]

For me, board work has been for weight transfer as I have found it really doesnt help anything else for me