Barbell Bench Press with 3 Boards
The bench press stopped on three boards; only the top of the press is left, the lockout that the triceps finish.
How to do it
Setup
Three boards stacked on the chest and held in place, pins set just below the top board.
Steps
- Lower the bar onto the stack, well above the chest.
- Pause for a beat with the elbows tucked.
- Press hard to a full lockout.
Common mistakes
Adding weight too fast: the short press feels easy, but the elbows still carry the load. Soft lockouts: finish every rep. Stack wobbling on the chest: secure it first.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
