Instructions:
- 1Position your body beneath the barbell, aligning it with the mid-chest area
- 2Grasp the barbell with a conventional grip slightly wider than shoulder width
- 3Unrack the barbell and slowly lower it to touch your chest
- 4Push the barbell back up until your arms are fully extended
- 5Repeat the exercise for the intended number of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your abdominals contracted and your back flat against the bench
- Lower the bar in a controlled manner to minimize risk of injury
- Breathe in as you lower the bar, exhale while pushing it up
- Do not lock out your elbows at the top of the movement