Barbell Bench Press
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Barbell Bench Press
- Lift the bar from the rack (or have a spotter help you) and hold it straight over your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Inhale and slowly lower the bar down to your chest, ensuring that your elbows are at a 90-degree angle and your forearms are vertical.
- Pause for a moment, then exhale and push the bar back to the starting position, using your chest muscles to drive the movement.
- Repeat this motion for your desired number of repetitions, then carefully re-rack the barbell or have your spotter do so.
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