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The Bench Press

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1. WAIT FOR THE "START" COMMAND FROM THE REFEREE.

48kg Elena Yamskich of Russia with 90kg!!!!!

2. LOWER THE BAR SLOWLY UNTIL IT TOUCHES THE CHEST. WAIT FOR THE "PRESS" COMMAND FROM THE REFEREE.

Seven-time British Champion Heather Hampson with 70kg at 47kg bodyweight.

3. PRESS THE BAR BACK TO THE STARTING POSITION!

British Record Holder Brian Reynolds with 237½kg in the 110kg Class.

See also our animations page; pictures thanks to Ian Hampson of  Steelman PC.