Advance · Athlete Performance
Bench Press
Equipment · Barbell / Bench
Setup
Feet planted, shoulder blades pulled back and down into the bench, bar over the mid-chest.
Coaching cue
Feet planted, shoulder blades retracted, controlled touch. Controlled down, explosive up.
Most common mistake
Bouncing the bar off the chest and flaring the elbows to 90°. Touch under control, elbows around 45°.
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