Barbell Weighted Bench Press
The bench press with weight releasers on the sleeves; the extra load rides the bar down and drops off at the chest.
How to do it
Setup
In a rack, releasers hung on both sleeves, set to touch the floor at chest level.
Steps
- Unrack and lower slowly, carrying the heavier bar.
- Let the releasers touch down and drop off at the chest.
- Press the lighter bar up; partners rehang the releasers.
Common mistakes
Releasers of unequal length: one side drops early and the bar tilts. Hanging them alone: partners load them between reps. Rushing the heavy descent: it is the point of the set.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
