How to Bench Press
| Posted in Exercises | Posted on 29-04-2009
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One of probably most famous and most used exercises. While a rare person Squats and deadlifts, most of the guys do bench press. It’s also like a business card for a bodybuilder because it’s common to get a question like “How much do you Bench?”. And if you bench press a lot you are a strong and cool guy. But that’s just a stereotype – deadlifts, squats are better indicators of strength.
Bench presses train your chest (outer part of your chest mostly). Triceps also gets some work.
Here is how to do them:
Lie down on a bench.
Use wide (about 60-65cm) overhand grip. Dismount barbell from rack over the upper chest.
Slowly lower the bar to your chest. Don’t let the bar touch your chest at the lowest point.
Press the bar up until your arms are extended fully. Keep your feet on the ground and don’t let your back rise off of the bench.
Video of it:
A very good exercise. One of my favorites also.
More exercise guides coming,
Adrian
