The Bench Press for Athletes⁣ ——⁣ The Set-up: ⁣ Line eyes up under the bar. Pull shoulders back and down, keep this tension throughout the press. While squeezing the bar as tight as possible, unrack the bar and stabilize the weight at the top of the press. Take in a large breath into your “stomach” and brace.⁣ ——⁣ The Descent: ⁣ Control the weight on the way down while pulling the bar into you. Pull the bar to the bottom of your pecs/sternum. Avoid bouncing the bar off your chest. Keep pressure on the bar at the bottom.⁣ ——⁣ The Press: ⁣ Press the bar up. Think about driving your feet into the ground while keeping your butt on the bench and pushing your knees apart. Keep elbows in. lock out at the top. Breathe. Repeat.⁣ ——⁣ #dststrong #dst #dynamicsportstraining #strength #conditioning #training #fitnesshouston #houston #fitness #gym #gymmotivation #fitfam #muscle #gametime #athlete #athletic #dedication #discipline #e3 #equipencourageempower #lift⁣