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Barbell Bench Press with Band-Suspended Kettlebells

Advanced unstable-load bench press with equal kettlebells suspended by bands from both ends of the bar.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ChestTricepsShoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 8

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Loop equal resistance bands through equal kettlebell handles and around the bar at matching positions on both sides.
  2. 02Lie on the bench inside a power rack, set the shoulder blades, plant the feet, and have a spotter help unrack after the kettlebells settle.
  3. 03Lower the level bar slowly toward the lower to mid-chest without allowing either kettlebell to swing.
  4. 04Press evenly to elbow extension while keeping the wrists stacked and the suspended loads quiet.
  5. 05Stabilize completely and rerack with the spotter; end the set if the bar tilts or oscillation grows.

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