Oliver Bateman Does the WorkVerified account

I'll never understand the whole 'arch your back for 'strength'' thing in lifting. "Instead of supporting these joints in a neutrally-articulated position, I ask them to bear weight in near hyper-flexion. Yes." With the belt people make it safe-ish, but I'm skeptical as hell

An arch is impossible to avoid with the heaviest strict press. That’s why it was dropped from Olympic competition decades ago. On the bench press, the use of a proper arch in the center of the back — correct powerlifting form — ensures the load is pressed safely by the lats