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Board Press - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Chest, Shoulders, Forearms, Lats

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Place board(s) of desired thickness on chest (held by spotter or tucked in shirt).

  2. 2

    Lie on flat bench, set up for powerlifting bench press (arch, retracted scapulae).

  3. 3

    Use close or medium grip.

  4. 4

    Unrack bar.

  5. 5

    Lower bar with control until it touches the board(s).

  6. 6

    Keep elbows tucked.

  7. 7

    Drive bar explosively back up to lockout.

  8. 8

    Repeat. Focuses on triceps/lockout strength.