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- 01Set the bench to an incline and lie back with your feet planted firmly.
- 02Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width and keep your chest lifted.
- 03Unrack the bar and hold it above your upper chest.
- 04Lower the bar with control toward the upper chest or collarbone area.
- 05Press the bar upward until your arms are straight, keeping your shoulders stable.
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