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Bench & Bench Variation: Barbell Floor Press

Instructions

Grasp the barbell slightly outside shoulder width, keeping your legs flat on the floor straight out in front, toes pointed toward the ceiling.  Actively contract the upper back and lats by bringing the shoulders down and back, keep the chest high and lower back slightly arched so someone could slide a hand under it while maintaining straight wrists. Lower the bar under control to the sternum while maintaining the elbows at 45 degrees lightly touching the elbows to the floor before pressing back up to the starting position.  Common Error:  Hitting the elbows hard into the floor and not maintaining a tight posture on the floor.

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