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- 01Lie face up on the bench and place both feet securely on the bench surface so they cannot contribute normal floor drive.
- 02Draw your shoulder blades back and down, establish a stable grip, and have a spotter assist as you unrack the bar over your shoulders.
- 03Lower the bar toward your lower chest under control while keeping your wrists stacked over your forearms.
- 04Press the bar back to elbow extension without lifting your shoulders, hips, or feet from their supports.
- 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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