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Barbell Bench Press: How-to, Guide & Tips

Fito App Barbell Bench Press exercise demonstration with how-to guide and tips.

How To Do

Lie flat on a bench with your eyes directly under the barbell.

Keep your feet flat on the floor, hips and upper back firmly against the bench, and maintain a natural arch in your lower back.

Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width with a neutral wrist position.

Inhale and slowly lower the barbell to the chest (near the nipple line), keeping elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso.

Exhale and push the barbell back up until arms are naturally straight, but do not lock out the elbows.

Tips

1. Avoid flaring elbows out to 90 degrees, as this can easily injure the shoulders.

2. Keep shoulder blades retracted and depressed throughout the lift; do not shrug.

3. The barbell path is not straight up and down, but moves from the chest toward the collarbone.

4. Do not let the wrists roll back excessively; keep the bar directly over the base of the palm.

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