The Bench Press is the core upper body routine at the center of most workouts. The Flat Bench Press, or “Bench Press” for short, is the core of any upper body workout. Although it is mainly a chest exercise, the flat bench press works multiple body parts. It is important to have good posture throughout the lift. Keep your back straight, not arched, as you perform the flat bench press. Main Muscle Group: Chest Secondary Muscles: Shoulders, Triceps Exercise Type: Strength /Push Exercise Equipment: Barbell or Dumbbell or Kettlebell Experience Level: Beginner To do the exercise: Set your feet firmly under the bench Squeeze your shoulder blades as you lower the weight down. Lower the weight until the barbell or dumbbells are and inch from your chest. Explode the weight upwards and extend the weight until your shoulders are locked out. It’s important to keep your chest up and shoulders back as seen in the video below:
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:42:12 +0000
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