Barbell Bench Press with Hanging Band Technique

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

1. 01Suspend equal weight plates from equal resistance bands at matching positions on both ends of the racked bar.
2. 02Lie on the bench inside a power rack, set the shoulder blades, plant the feet, and have a spotter help unrack after the plates settle.
3. 03Lower the level bar slowly toward the lower to mid-chest without allowing the hanging plates to swing or touch the bench or floor.
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.