Lie down on a flat bench with the eyes directly under the barbell
Place the feet in a wider than shoulder width stance and keep the feet firmly planted on the ground
Unrack the barbell and align it with the shoulders with arms fully extended
Take a deep breath and lower the barbell down to the chest in a steady, controlled motion
Make sure that the elbow is close to the body
Push the bar up, extend the arms fully and squeeze your triceps on top, as you finish the rep
Keep your shoulder blades pressed against the bench throughout the movement