Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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To kick off a mini series on "Things I Was Wrong About", in this video we discuss some changes to my opinions on cueing retraction on bench vs. the video I made on this topic in 2020 (link below). As with everything, cueing retraction on bench press lies within a spectrum based on a multitude of factors with technique. And I discuss how and why lifters who bias to a closer grip, flat back style bench could benefit from cueing retraction in their initial setup.
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Understanding Retraction and Why Your Elbows Are "Soft": youtube.com/watch?v=JwRmzmxgdRM

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