ADBB Exercise of the Day 10/31/06

[Outback Jess]

Bench Press With Barbell

Starting Position
Lie back on bench. Your feet should be either flat on the floor, flat on a foot rest, or up in the air to protect your lower back from injury. Hold a weighted barbell with arms straight up toward the ceiling.

Action
INHALE: Allow elbows to bend to 90 degrees, lowering the barbell down toward your chest (but not touching it).

EXHALE: Extend the arms, pushing the weight back up to the starting position. Don't lock elbows completely.

Special Instructions
Keep spine in a neutral position. Don't lift head off the bench during exercise.

Muscles Worked: Chest

Suggestion, if you don't have a weight bench, or a barbell. Get a few heavy cans out of the pantry and lay down on the floor and simulate the posture. You can Fill water bottles and lift them also!

[kkat55]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 10/31/06

Thanks for sharing, Jess!

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 10/31/06

no barbell here at the house but i'll bet i could use my dumbbells just as easily. i'll have to try it and see.

thanks for posting these jess!