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Bench press: how to do it
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Grip slightly wider than your shoulders
Starting position
Lie flat with your feet on the floor and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
The movement
Lower the bar with control to the middle of your chest, then press it straight up until your arms are straight.
Most common mistake
Don't bounce the bar off your chest, lower it with control and keep your shoulder blades against the bench.
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