Barbell Bench Press Against Chains
The bench press with chains on the sleeves; the links pile on the floor at the bottom and lift off as the bar rises.
How to do it
Setup
Chains on both sleeves, the bottom links on the floor when the bar is at the chest.
Steps
- Unrack and lower to the chest as the links settle.
- Touch lightly with the bar kept level.
- Press hard all the way up as the chains lift.
Common mistakes
Chains hung unevenly: one side drags the bar down; match them. Chains off the floor at the bottom: lengthen them. Slowing at the top: the chains are heaviest there; press through.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
