Chest Press – Flat Bench Regular Grip
Chest Flat Bench Press
Starting Position
- Lie on the bench, back flat
- Hold bar with the hands approximately shoulder width apart
- Hands must be equal distance from the center of the bar
- Lift the bar from the supports holding over the upper portion of the chest
Downward Movement
- Lower the bar slowly with the elbows out until it touches the chest
- Keep wrists rigid, the forearms perpendicular to the floor and parallel to each other. The grip width will determine how parallel the forearms are to each other.
Upward Movement
- Extended the arms straight up to complete the exercise
- DO NOT forcefully lock the elbows
- DO NOT arch the lower back or lift the buttocks from the original position
Targeted Muscle: Chest
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