🌟 Bench press checklist @bodysculptorben . 🦍The bench press is one of the most common exercises in commercial gyms. Particularly on international chest Monday for the bros out there. However it is not necessarily as simple as just plonking yourself under the bar & just moving the bar from A to B. There are a few important things that are worth thinking about and addressing with your technique. . ☑️ Your grip width will be determined by your body type & goal. Taller people generally will need a wider grip, shorter people narrower. Powerlifters will likely go wider & people looking for hypertrophy gains narrower. Regardless you need to grip the bar firmly & with authority. . ☑️ Tuck the shoulder blades back & down, which will allow you to push your chest out & protect the shoulders. . ☑️ Your lower back is likely to arch a little due to the shoulder position, that is fine, just keep your glutes in contact with the bench during the lift. Bodybuilders, don't stress! I’m not talking about a huge arch, just a small one to help maintain a neutral spine. . ☑️ Your feet should be firmly planted on the floor & you should actually focus on pushing through the ground with them during the movement. . ☑️ Wrists should be in line with the forearms, this will help reduce the likelihood of wrist pain. . ☑️ Your arms should stay roughly at a 75 degree angle, so that your scapula can successfully adduct. . ☑️ The bar should be lowered to around about nipple height or a little lower. Not higher. Somewhere between the top abdominal & nipple line is good. This will vary depending on arm length and grip width. . 👀 If you are struggling to develop your bench press then consider & address the above points, if you improve your technique then your bench press numbers will likely increase. - #benchpress #benchpressing #bencheveryday #chestday #chestdaybestday #chestworkout #chestandtris #chestpress #chestpump #chestgains #pushday #pushpull #weighttraining #strengthtraining #liftweights #weightlifting #powerlifting #bodybuilding #weighttrain #liftingweights #strengthandconditioning #fitnessaddicted #gymaddict #gymaddicted #fitnesscoach #trainingsession #workouts