What Is Muscle Hypertrophy? Meaning, Training and Benefits
By
Larissa Brioso
Barbell Bench Press
Primary Equipment
Olympic barbell
Olympic barbell
Instructions
- Lie on the bench with your feet flat on the floor
- Hold the bar and position your hands at shoulder width
- Start with your elbows extended
- Perform the movement by lowering the bar until it approaches your chest
- Push the bar, return in a controlled manner and repeat
Tips
- Avoid lifting your hips off the bench support
- Keep your abdomen and glutes contracted
- Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
