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Barbell Bench Press

This massive compound exercise is a favourite of many. It is also used as a measure of strength. Quite often too when measuring strength this way they will work out your body weight to lift to find the strongest. Unfortunately this has been a male dominated exercise, yet it does provide great benefits for both men and women. When doing this exercise ensure you do not bounce the bar off your chest. Keep the movement smooth and under control, use a spotter if you can. This exercise is designed to work your pecs, triceps and frontal delts.


Lie on the bench with back rested with natural curve on bench.

 

Grip bar wider than shoulder width apart and bar off rack

 

Lower bar in an arc motion to nipple line. Keep forearms under bar and elbows tracking slightly forward.
Let bar touch chest then push bar upwards till arms are straight. Do not let bar bounce off chest.


Keep lower back on bench. If back raises off bench try putting feet up on bench but do not push up on feet. Also keep head on bench do not strain through neck when lifting weight. DO NOT LIFT HIPS OFF THE BENCH WHEN LIFTING.