Bench Cue: Bend The Bar

Coach Michael DeStefano discusses the cue of bending the bar for the bench press. This cue helps the lifter to engage the triceps throughout the lift while keeping the elbows in an ideal position.

[alfiemarie]

its so amazing to see others bench press with so much ease and everything looks "tight" and both arms just go up and down in synchronity. me on the other hand, even with just 10lb plate, i struggle so much and my arms shake, i feel so unstable, and the bar path is so uneven. :C

[danmcgrath]

I have long arms and have been trying to hit 225 all summer I think this is what’s gonna send me over. Thanks for the tips man.

[WillyEast]

Excellent video. To the point. I have heard people say bend the bar many times before but never understood how I was supposed to bend it. You explained it well. Thank-you.

[footballover]

Thank you so much! I've heard this cue so many times and failed to apply it because I was focusing on the wrong thing. You explaining the wrist action makes all the more clearer. I've tried it with a broom and can already feel the triceps tension and power!

[goldenbrear]

Thank you so much! This has helped a lot with elbow pain!

[BrownBarbellClub]

Great key, using tricep is the key in bench press!