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Flat barbell bench press
Flat barbell bench press – Starting position
- You lie on a flat bench with your eyes directly under the bar
- Grasp the dumbbell with an overhand grip (palms facing feet)
- The handle is slightly wider than shoulder-width
Flat barbell bench press – Execution
- Start with your arm in full extension
- Bring the dumbbell to the lower chest (about nipple level)
- Then reverse the direction and press the dumbbell back to the starting position
- When you press up, you don’t go completely straight up but lead the dumbbell back slightly (the dumbbell makes a small arc)
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References
NSCA – National Strength and Conditioning Association (2016). Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training – 3rd Edition. Champaign. Il. Human Kinetics.
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