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Chest · Intermediate

Barbell Bench Press Feet Elevated

Pressing drill building chest, shoulder, and triceps strength with barbell.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ChestTricepsShouldersCore

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie face up on the bench and place both feet securely on the bench surface so they cannot contribute normal floor drive.
  2. 02Draw your shoulder blades back and down, establish a stable grip, and have a spotter assist as you unrack the bar over your shoulders.
  3. 03Lower the bar toward your lower chest under control while keeping your wrists stacked over your forearms.
  4. 04Press the bar back to elbow extension without lifting your shoulders, hips, or feet from their supports.
  5. 05Keep your legs quiet throughout, complete the set under control, and guide the bar securely into the rack with the spotter.

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