Showing posts with label Narrow Grip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Narrow Grip. Show all posts

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Proper Bench Press Technique

It's the most common weightlifting press done but it's also the one most commonly done incorrectly.

Finally, a solid video detailing how to do bench press with proper technique.

Some things I learned:
-squeeze shoulder blades together to start
-keep feet planted far apart on the floor and press into the ground for leverage
-on the way up, try and break the bar; on the way down try and spread the bar apart




This video from Westside Barbell discusses narrow, medium, and wide grip for the bench press:


This video from Crossfit Football is good because it also explains how to properly spot someone during a bench press:

 

Another Crossfit Football Bench Press Technique Video: