Pike Push-ups
An upper-body exercise performed in a pike stance, targeting the shoulders and upper chest while building overhead pressing strength and core stability.
ADVANCED
Barbell Towel Bench Press
Barbell Towel Bench Press builds size and strength in the chest and triceps. Using a towel during this movement reduces the extra layer of fat around the belly and helps you become stronger in the area where you try to move the weight.
Instructions
- Lie on your back on a bench. Place a rolled-up towel over your chest. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, which should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Hold the bar above your chest with your arms fully extended; this is your starting position.
- Slowly lower the bar until it touches the towel. Be sure to keep your elbows close to your body so your shoulders form a 45-degree angle with your body in the lowered position. Pause, then press the bar straight down and return to the starting position.
Tips
- Don't bounce the bar off your chest. Move the bar in a controlled manner.
- Keep your hips on the bench throughout the movement.
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Barbell Bench Press
Barbell Bench Press is an upper-body pressure exercise that builds muscles size and strengthens your body. This can be a great exercise that helps to increase upper body strength, improve muscular endurance, and even prepare your upper body to do movements...
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