This
is a quick tip that can help you get more out
of every barbell bench press you do! In order
to maximize chest involvement, you need to get
your shoulders back - that can be tough to remember
to do when you're on a flat bench.
So
roll up a towel and lay it on the bench lengthwise,
where your upper back is going to lay down.
When
you lay down, the rolled-up towel will be right
between your shoulders blades. Your shoulders
will be forced back on their own accord. It's
a great massage for your spinal cord too!
Try
this with light weight first, as there is some
balance required. But it's a simple solution to
teach you how to get your shoulders back when
doing a bench press, which is critical to really
activating the pecs in the exercise.
