Innate Gymnastic Talent

Maintaining a slight arch in your back during a bench press is indeed advisable. This technique leverages your upper back muscles to ensure stable shoulder blade positioning, leading to both enhanced safety and improved performance.

However, it appears this gentleman’s approach could be categorized more accurately as an exaggerated backbend rather than a slight arch. Perhaps he might contemplate pursuing gymnastics as a new endeavor. Alternatively, he could reach out to Cirque du Soleil to explore potential recruitment opportunities – his flexibility and form could be an asset to their performances.