How to do it
Lower the bar to your upper chest along a vertical path.
- 1
Lie on an incline bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- 2
Hold a barbell at shoulder level with your hands just outside shoulder width.
- 3
Press the barbell upwards until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and maintain a tight grip on the floor with your feet to provide stability during the press.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Bouncing the bar off the chest
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under the bar