Instructions:
- 1Lie on your back on a flat bench, grasping a barbell with your hands wider than shoulder width apart
- 2Lower the barbell towards your neck, keeping the elbows flared out
- 3Press the barbell back up until your arms are extended
- 4Briefly pause at the top before repeating the movement
- 5Remember to control the weight throughout the entire motion
Tips:
- Keep your feet flat on the floor to maintain stability
- Do not bounce the barbell off your chest, control the barbell at all times
- Ensure your shoulders, hips, and feet are align to prevent injury
- Exhale as you effort to press the barbell up, and inhale as you lower it