iam looking for a calculation or the difference between doing a bench press on a leverage bench vs a regular bench , for example i have a powertech leverage bench , if i have 300 lbs on it including the 30 lb U shaped bar that holds the wieght, and i lift it, whats the difference in actual wieght lifted compared to doing it on a regular flat bench, calculating the fact that you start at the bottom position on a leverage bench and there is no need for balancing the wieght like on a regular bench, and the difference in the angle in which you push up the wieght on a leverage bench, i know 300lbs on a leverage bench is not the same as doing 300lbs on a reular bench, does anyone know any websites or know themselves the ratio's or the difference in each is....like if you can do 300lbs on a leverage bench does that mean you can really only bench 230 on a regular bench..etc etc
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There is no difference in the weight. 300 Ibs is 300 Ibs. The difference lies in the range of motion. The leverage bench is a machine. The bench press uses a barbell, which is a free weight. The answer lies in your statement calculating the fact that you start at the bottom position on a leverage bench and there is no need for balancing the weight like on a regular bench. The balancing is the important part. On a regular bench press, you are using your secondary supporting muscles to help lift the weight, which in turn strengthens those muscles, and makes you stronger all around. Form is the so important, and on a regular bench press, you really have to work to keep your form. On a machine, there isn't any work, the machine does the form for you. The big problem with regular bench presses also lies with the benefits. If one isn't strong enough, they can really hurt themselves. Some people over use or focus more on the secondary muscles to lift the weight, and that can cause injuries. But, to be fair, someone can do the same thing on a leverage bench, it is just much harder to do. I dunno, but I've always found the machines to be much easier. The machines do isolate the muscle very well, and even some secondary muscles get worked (like the triceps) but no where near the extant of the regular bench press. Isolation is good and important, but strength is always the most important (That's why we work out!). I really can't explain why the leverage bench seems easier, but it just does. Probably more support from the bench/machine/bar, less balancing etc when using the machine. Both are good, but I prefer the regular bench press (flat, incline, and decline) IMHO. I really only use machines sometimes after the bench to get a good isolation of the muscle, but that is rare. Good luck. Oh, and do push ups! Lots and lots of push ups! Best exercise ever!
