Barbell Bench Press

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Bench and Barbell

STARTING POSITION

Lying on bench with Barbell in hands.

PROCEDURE

1. Lie backwards and grab the barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Unrack the bar and slowly lower it towards your chest.
3. Your elbows should be in line with your shoulders and your palms should be facing out.
4. Press your arms into the air, slowly bringing your hands together at the top of the movement.
5. Slowly return the barbell to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

COACHING KEYS

• Keep the abdominals tight or flexed.
• Keep feet on bench to take the pressure away from the low back and increase the amount of core muscle used.
• Make sure to keep both elbows in line with the shoulders at the bottom portion of the movement.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

In your chest, triceps, shoulders and core.

SKI PURPOSE

Develops upper body strength.