Feet-Up Barbell Bench Press
Bench press with the feet off the floor; without leg drive the chest does the work and the arch flattens out.
How to do it
Setup
Bench press setup, feet OFF the floor – crossed in the air or flat on the bench.
Steps
- Lower the bar to the mid-chest with no leg drive to lean on.
- Touch light.
- Press to lockout with the chest alone.
Common mistakes
Loading like the planted version: the missing leg drive is the point; drop plates. Body rolling on the bench: slower, tighter. Arch chasing: the flat back is the variant's honesty.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
