Bench Press Restricted ROM
Purposes
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Chest strength
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Front deltoid strength
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Triceps strength
Description
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Lying on a bench, hold the barbell over the chest, arms straight, hands placed slightly outside of shoulder width
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Keep your chest up at all time, and allow the lower back to maintain a natural arch (not excessive).
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Lower the barbell until the elbows are level with your torso.
Mistakes
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Hunching the shoulders forward
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Excessively arching the back
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Hips rising off the bench