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| Bench
Press Regular Grip |
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Purpose
of this exercise: TO BUILD MASS AND STRENGTH IN THE
PECTORALS, FRONT DELTOIDS AND TRICEPS.
The
Bench Press is a fundamental compound exercise for the
upper body. This exercise primarily develops the chest,
the front of the shoulders, and the back of the arms.
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| Technique |
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Lie
on a flat bench with eyes directly under the bar. |
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Keep
feet flat on the floor with hands spaced evenly,
slightly wider than shoulder width. |
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Lift
bar off the rack and slowly lower the bar to the
highest point on the chest. |
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Drive
the bar upwards and back over the eyes to arms length
while exhaling. |
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| CAUTIONS!! |
•During
the motion, do not arch your neck or back because you
could injure your spinal disks.
•Never bounce the weight of your chest because
this could injure the ribs, sternum or internal organs.
•Never exercise without a competent spotter.
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