1. Mechanics of the Bench Press
Keep your feet flat on the floor to maintain stability. ... The down phase begins as the lifter lowers the bar to the chest. ... The bar should gently touch the chest just below the nipple. ... When the bar is at chest level, your chest will be put in a stretch before it contracts when lifting the weight. ... You want to keep your back as flat on the bench as possible. ...
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