A BETTER WAY TO BENCH PRESS
Spare your joints and build your chest with this smart variation.
Not every athlete has the ability to (or needs to) bench press with a bar. However, the everyday athlete looking to build upper-body size and strength would be wise to implement pain-free range of motion training strategies. That's where the Swiss bar comes in.
https://youtu.be/h5SEWJ4iEj4
The Swiss Bar offers a neutral grip position, which can provide a much smoother bar path for the bench press. Ditch the bar and swap in the Swiss bar if you have cranky shoulders or limited range of motion. It's a much better bang-for-your-buck, without the excessive shearing forces on the glenohumeral joint that come with the barbell.
Most versions of this specialty bar come with a few different hand position options. This works well for lifters of all sizes since it caters to narrow, moderate, and wide-based neutral grip positions.
How to Do It
Spare your joints and build your chest with this smart variation.
Not every athlete has the ability to (or needs to) bench press with a bar. However, the everyday athlete looking to build upper-body size and strength would be wise to implement pain-free range of motion training strategies. That's where the Swiss bar comes in.
https://youtu.be/h5SEWJ4iEj4
The Swiss Bar offers a neutral grip position, which can provide a much smoother bar path for the bench press. Ditch the bar and swap in the Swiss bar if you have cranky shoulders or limited range of motion. It's a much better bang-for-your-buck, without the excessive shearing forces on the glenohumeral joint that come with the barbell.
Most versions of this specialty bar come with a few different hand position options. This works well for lifters of all sizes since it caters to narrow, moderate, and wide-based neutral grip positions.
How to Do It
- Set up with your back flat on the bench.
- Drive your feet down into the floor to create a stable base with your hips and core.
- Choose the grip width that works best for you.
- Lower the Swiss bar to the chest with a subtle tap and then press back up.
