Flat Bench Bar Chest Press Cues:
- Start exercise in a supine position (on your back) on the bench: feet on floor or foot rest, core engaged, back flat, head supported, and grab bar at shoulder width.
- Bend at the elbows as you lower the bar toward your chest; then use your chest muscles as you push the bar back to start position.
- Remember to keep your movements controlled and not arch yourself off of the bench.
Ideas for Exercise Uses:
- Perform as a heavy push exercise for 5x5 (5 sets of 5 reps with a heavy weight).
- Add as a modified pushed exercise if your wrists have trouble with push-up joint pressure.
- Use as a warm-up exercise with light weight before performing heavy sets on the bench press.
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