Bench Press Setup & Cues That Instantly Improve Your Lift Your bench press doesn’t start when the bar leaves the rack — it starts with your setup. Dialing in foot position, upper-back tension, and bar path can increase strength, improve stability, and protect your shoulders. Key bench press cues to remember: • Feet driven into the floor • Shoulder blades pulled down and back • Chest tall, ribs controlled • Shoulders track 45 degrees • Consistent bar path over mid-chest Master these fundamentals and your bench press will feel stronger, safer, and more repeatable — whether you’re training for hypertrophy or max strength. #benchpress #strengthtraining #liftingtechnique