Sentences with phrase «bar at chest level»

Hold the end of the bar at chest level with both hands — similar to a goblet squat — and then begin your descent.

You will start with the bar at chest level and elbows tucked and your upper arms pointing to the ground.

Not exact matches

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.

The reason you place the 2 safety bars just a tiny above your chest level while lying down is so that you allow the maximum range possible for each rep, and at the same time, when you're at failure, the weight doesn't crush you to death, but is stopped by the safety bars.

MOVEMENT (ACTION): Use your back muscles and bend your elbows to pull the upper part of your chest up to the level of the bar (your chin is over the bar) and at the same time arch your torso slightly backwards.