Instructions
Preparation
- Lie on bench with a narrow overhand grip on barbell. Position barbell over forehead with arms extended.
Execution
- Lower bar by bending elbows. As bar nears head move elbows slightly back just enough to allow bar to clear around curvature of head. Extend arms. As bar clears head, reposition elbows to their former position until arms are fully extended. Repeat.
Comments
- With arms fully extended, bar can be brought back over upper chest. Shoulders can be internally rotated between repetitions as needed to allow for a relative release of tension in the muscles.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Push |
Muscles
- None