Starting Position
1. Lie down on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the floor.
2. Grip the bar at shoulder width, ensuring your wrists are straight.
3. Adjust the bar so it is positioned over the middle of your chest.
During the Exercise
1. Slowly lower the bar towards your chest.
2. Stop just before the bar touches your chest, then slowly press the bar back up.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the bar, and exhale as you press the bar up.