Feet on the step bench or off?

[JUJYGRL]

Hi Cathe,

My two favorite DVD's are GS's and S&H's. I have noticed that in S&H during chest and tricep exercises when lying on your back you have positioned your feet on the step. I noticed in GS's your feet are on the floor. Any particular reason?

Personally i like my feet on the bench. It takes stress off the lower back and I can focus on keeping it pressed into the bench while I do the reps. When my feet are on the floor, my lower back lifts a little.

Is there a reason or is it just personal preference?

~Chrissy~

 

[Christi23]

Bump..

 

[clareMc]

Personally i like my feet on the bench. It takes stress off the lower back and I can focus on keeping it pressed into the bench while I do the reps. When my feet are on the floor, my lower back lifts a little.

I think you answered your own question and you found the answer through experience.

I always have my feet firmly planted on the floor. I am tall and so they do not fit comfortably at the end of my step. I don't feel stable that way. So, personal preference enters in also.

Clare