For example, if you have found out that horizontal pull ups at core height are the ideal progression for you, in the first week you are going to train with
the bar at chest height.
Not exact matches
Unrack the
bar and hold it
at shoulder
height with your
chest up, knees slightly bent and elbows pointing slightly forwards.
Rack the
bar at about the same
height you use for back squats, or around the same
height as the middle of your
chest.
With barbell on rack
at chest height, position the
bar so that it's on the front of your shoulders.
Set the 2 safety
bars on each side to a
height that's just
at about your
chest level when lying flat on the bench, and adjust the weight holder hooks to a
height that's about 2 notches up from the safety
bar, so your arms need to bend somewhat to lift the weights, but
at the same time, doesn't require too much effort.
-- Keep the
chest tall and hold the
bar at hip
height against your mid-thigh.
How to: Take a barbell, weighted
bar or towel / dowel rod (for zero added weight) and hold it in front of your
chest at shoulder
height, hands shoulder - width apart.