Barbell JM Press with Bands

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

1. 01Anchor matching bands beneath the rack and loop one securely over each bar sleeve inside the plates and collars, checking that both sides have equal tension.
2. 02Lie on the bench with the safeties set, take a close overhand grip, and hold the level bar at straight arms above your upper chest.
3. 03Keep the shoulder blades set as you bend the elbows forward and lower the bar toward the space between your chin and upper chest with stacked wrists.
4. 04Stop when the forearms and biceps meet or just before contact, then extend the elbows to press up and slightly back against the increasing band tension.
5. 05Finish with the elbows straight, keep the bar level, and control the band-assisted descent on every repetition without bouncing near the throat.