How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades together against the bench for the whole set.
- 1
Lie back on an incline bench with a barbell racked above you.
- 2
Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- 4
Press the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your wrists straight and elbows close to your body to maximize triceps activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing the bar off the chest
- ✕Hips rising off the bench
- ✕Lowering the bar toward the neck