Barbell Banded Bench Press
The bench press with bands from the bar to the base of the rack; the tension climbs as the bar rises.
How to do it
Setup
Bands from each sleeve to the rack base, equal on both sides, taut at the chest.
Steps
- Unrack against the bands and set the bar over the chest.
- Lower under control; the bands try to speed the bar down.
- Drive up fast and keep pushing as the tension builds.
Common mistakes
Bands of unequal length: the bar tilts; match them. Letting the bands yank the bar down: own the descent. Easing off near the top: the bands add most there; press through.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
