Instructions:
- 1Lie on your back on a flat bench, holding a barbell above your chest with your hands nearly shoulder-width apart
- 2Lower the bar in a controlled manner behind your head while keeping your arms slightly bent
- 3Pull the bar back over to the starting point over your chest
- 4Press the bar up until your arms are extended
- 5Lower the barbell back to your chest to complete 1 repetition
Tips:
- Keep abs engaged throughout the workout to protect your lower back
- Be sure to use weight you can manage to prevent injury
- Keep your movements slow and controlled
- Inhale as you lower the bar, exhale as you press up