Bench Press Form Check

[DavidG]

All three sets @ 195lbs. This is my current PR. I have absolutely no idea how to generate leg drive. video

Thank you for your advice!
-David

[Ryan Arnold]

1. Set the hooks one notch lower so you can easily unrack and re-rack
2. Start every rep from lockout. After you unrack, the bar must be held over the shoulder joint with locked elbows before you lower. You never want to start a rep with a moving barbell over your face.
3. For leg drive - are you thinking about actively pushing the floor away with your feet?

[DavidG]

Hi Coach Arnold,

Thanks for that feedback. Very good call out on the lockout before first rep. As for the hook height, I will try that; I had been worried that at one notch lower with arms at full extension, the bar will completely clear the hooks.
As for leg drive, how do I prevent my butt from coming off the bench as I push the floor away?

Thank you for your great feedback,
-David

[Ryan Arnold]

Let's see if it happens first