Instructions:
- 1Lie back on a flat bench with a barbell in your hands at shoulder width
- 2Lower the barbell to your chest while keeping your elbows close to your body
- 3Push the barbell back up until your arms are fully extended
- 4Pause at the top then lower the barbell back down in a slow, controlled motion
- 5Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
Tips:
- Focus on keeping your wrists straight throughout the movement
- Remember to breathe. Inhale as you lower the weight and exhale as you push it up
- Engage your pectoral muscles as you push up the bar
- Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground to help maintain a balanced position