How To Do A Bench Press With Barbells Video

Bench presses with barbells will work out your shoulders. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.

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Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endurance training, and teaching people the proper forms for exercise. He enjoys helping others reach their goals.

LANCE BUMGARNER: Right now, I am going to show you how to do a barbell bench press. Right here we have a barbell and a bench. This exercise is going to be working your chest, your shoulders and your triceps. Take a seat on the bench. Lay back, keep your back nice and flushed with the back pad. You want to avoid any arching of the back as this could cause injury. I am going to press the weight over top of my chest. I am going to lower the weight slow. As I lower the weights, I am going to inhale. As I return the weights to the starting position, I will exhale. Notice I am moving the bar up and down slowly and in control. Avoid any jerky movements, any fast movements, and keep the weights under control. Return the weights to the starting position. A few things to remember: your grip, making sure you are even on both sides; your back, nice and flat up against the back pad. This is the flat bench barbell bench press. You are working your chest, your shoulders and your triceps.

How to Do a Bench Press with Barbells Video

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