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Barbell bench press
- Barbell
- Bench· flat or adjustable
How to do it
- 01
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 02
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 03
Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- 04
Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- 05
Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- 06
Push the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
- 07
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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