Starting Position
1. Lie on a bench with your back flat and your head near the end of the bench.
2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground.
3. Grip the barbell shoulder-width apart and extend your arms to lift the barbell over your chest.
During the Exercise
1. With a slight bend in your arms, slowly lower the barbell behind your head.
2. Use your chest and back muscles to lift the barbell back to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the barbell, and exhale as you lift it back up.