Starting Position
1. Lie on the bench and grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width apart.
2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground and create a slight arch in your lower back.
3. Retract your shoulders and puff out your chest.
During the Exercise
1. Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, stopping when your elbows form a 90-degree angle.
2. Use your chest muscles to press the barbell back to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the barbell, and exhale as you press it up.