Equipment Orientation Help Guide - University of Dayton
Equipment Orientation Help Guide - University of Dayton
Equipment Orientation Help Guide - University of Dayton
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Incline Bench<br />
Primary Muscles: Pectoralis Major, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids<br />
25<br />
Spotting<br />
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Spotter should have hands ready to catch<br />
the bar at any time by having one palm<br />
up and one down, or both palms up.<br />
Spotter should bend at the hips if<br />
necessary, and not at the spine.<br />
Spotter should assist moving the bar<br />
away from and returning to the horns.<br />
Starting Position<br />
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Adjust the seat so that the lifter’s<br />
forehead is directly under the bar.<br />
Position the bar at the set <strong>of</strong> horns that<br />
allow the lifter to remove the bar while<br />
in resting position. Load weight with<br />
weight collars.<br />
Exercise<br />
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Inhale as the bar is lowered towards the<br />
upper chest. Wrists should remain<br />
straight and in line with the elbows.<br />
Head, shoulders, lower back, and<br />
buttocks should remain in contact with<br />
the bench. Excessive arching <strong>of</strong> the back<br />
may cause injury.<br />
Feet should remain on the ground.<br />
Exhale as you push the bar to starting<br />
position.