Proper Bench Press Form · the Beginner’s Guide to Warm-Up, Technique, and Injury Prevention

The Bench Press is a staple exercise for any weight lifter. Most often, it is performed incorrectly and this leads to injury. In my experience three things lead to someone getting injured: not warming up correctly, performing incorrect form, and not taking the necessary injury preventions steps afterwards.In this publication I go in depth on clinically proven exercises for warm up and injury prevention. I have prescribed the exercises included to patients over the years that had a goal of bench pressing pain free. I also break down the proper technique for bench press using a systematic approach so that you can avoid poor technique. In my experience, poor technique leads to preventable injury. Techniques are broken down for bench press with dumbbells and barbells so that you can apply it regardless of the setting. A bonus chapter is also included to break down the ideal technique for incline bench press because there ARE some key differences between the two.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced lifter it is important to know proper technique and how to take care of your body. By reading this guide, I hope that you find the satisfaction in knowing that you are implementing the correct strategies to have proper technique with the bench press. I do not want to see you sidelined by injuries that you can aim to prevent! It is important to do as much as possible to try and avoid preventable injuries before they occur.