Starting Position
1. Lie on a bench and grip the barbell shoulder-width apart.
2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground and create a slight arch in your lower back.
3. Lift the barbell above your chest.
During the Exercise
1. Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, bending your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
2. Stop just before the barbell touches your chest, then slowly press it back to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the barbell, and exhale as you press it back up.