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برس مع ست أب

Target Muscles

AbsChestShouldersTriceps

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How to perform

  1. 1

    To begin, lie down on a bench with a barbell resting on your chest. Position your legs so they are secure on the extension of the abdominal bench. This is the starting position.

  2. 2

    While inhaling, tighten your abdominals and glutes. Simultaneously curl your torso as you do when performing a sit-up and press the barbell to an overhead position while exhaling. Tip: Use your arms to push the barbell out as you perform this exercise while still focusing on the abdominal muscles.

  3. 3

    Lower your upper body back down to the starting position while bringing the barbell back down to your torso. Remember to breathe in while lowering the body.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Important tips

  • Exhale on the effort — brace your abs before every rep.

  • Slow reps make the difference — abs hate momentum.

  • Keep your lower back glued to the floor where applicable.

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