Weight Training
Paused Bench with Bar-Path Cue
Straighten the bar path
10 min
5 sets of 3
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward straighten the bar path.
Instructions
- 1Set up with shoulder blades pinned and feet planted.
- 2Lower the bar to the same spot on the chest and pause 1 full count.
- 3Press back in a slight arc toward the shoulders, not straight out over the face.
What to focus on
Touching the same point every rep with elbows tucked ~45 degrees.
Recommended reps
5 sets of 3
Common mistake
Letting the bar drift toward the neck as fatigue sets in.