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Exercise of the month (11/2004)

Bench Press Medium Grip with Rubber Band (intermediate)
(Pectorals - Shoulders - Triceps)

                                                             

1- Attach the rubber bands to heavy dumbbells (some that will not move) and to the bar, just outside the plate.
2
- Lie on the bench with your feet on the bench.
3- Hold the barbell about 4 inches wider than shoulders width. Arms have to be straight when the bar is up.
4- Lower the bar to chest at about 1'' below nipples.
5- Lower the bar with control, pausing the bar at the chest. Do not bounce the bar.
6- Keep your head on the bench and do not arch your back.
7- Inhale down and exhale up.

By Sylvain Lemaire - All rights to Physigraphe