This is a quick
tip that can help you get more out of every barbell
bench press you do! In order to maximize chest
involvement, you need to get your shoulders back
- that can be tough to remember to do when you're
on a flat bench.
So roll up a towel
and lay it on the bench lengthwise, where your
upper back is going to lay down.
When you lay down,
the rolled-up towel will be right between your
shoulders blades. Your shoulders will be forced
back on their own accord. It's a great massage
for your spinal cord too!
Try this with light
weight first, as there is some balance required.
But it's a simple solution to teach you how to
get your shoulders back when doing a bench press,
which is critical to really activating the pecs
in the exercise.
