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Barbell Board Bench Press
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Barbell Board Bench Press improves the strength in your chest, shoulders, and triceps. This can be a great exercise if you want to increase your bench press max. Barbell Board Bench Press allows you to target ranges of motion, increase muscle mass, and build your confidence under heavier weights.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie on a flat bench and place a 3-inch board across the top of the chest. Grab the barbell with an overhand grip below shoulder width and hold it directly above your chest with straight arms. -
Step 2
Then slowly lower the bar in a controlled motion until it touches the board. Keep your elbows tucked to the sides. Stop for a minute at the bottom of the movement, then return the bar to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Barbell Board Bench Press targets Delts, Pecs, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't stretch your neck too much. Maintain a neutral long spine.
- Don't bounce the bar off the board.
Barbell Bench Press
Intermediate
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