Category:
Arms
Equipment:
Barbell , Bench
Description:

Lay down on a bench, the bar is directly over your eyes, the knees form a slight angle and the feet are firmly on the ground. Hold the bar with a narrow grip (around 20cm.). Lead the weight slowly down till the arms are parallel to the floor (elbow: right angle), press then the bar up. When bringing the bar down, don't let it down on your nipples as with the regular bench pressing, but somewhat lower.

Muscles:

The diagram shows the most used muscles on this exercise

Main muscles
Secondary muscles
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii

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