Bench Press - Barbell
January 14, 2009
Starting Position
- Lying face up on barbell bench with overhand grip and arms extended over chest
Procedure
- Lower the barbell with control to the chest at the nipple line
- Raise the weight to the starting position and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Keep your feet on the floor and your hips, shoulders and back of your head on the bench at all times
- The grip should be somewhere between the smooth inner part of the bar and the small ring towards the outside of the bar
You Should Feel It
- Working your chest, shoulders, and arms
Tags:
Weight Plates, Barbell, Strength, Weight Bench, Upper Body Push, Chest
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