Bench press in lifting the torso from a prone position

The bench press in lifting the torso from a prone position — technique exercises:

1. Lie on a bench, holding the barbell at chest level. Make sure that legs stay securely in place. This will be your initial position.
2. Inhale, tighten your abdominal muscles and gluteal muscles. On the exhale, simultaneously scrutinies forward and perform a bench press bar over head, as shown in the figure. Tip: when performing the bench press, focus on the work of his hands.
3. On the inhale return to starting position, lowering the bar.
4. Complete the required number of repetitions.

Note: during this exercise, the partner who will be served and will remove the post. Also, we recommend you to start with a blank fretboard and avoid jerks while driving.

Variations: to complicate the exercise, use decline bench.