Your Bench Arch Isn't Helping You - How To Leg Drive

Summary by Krater

The host explains the concept of leg drive during the bench press, demonstrating proper setup, foot placement, and execution to reinforce the arch and maintain stability.

From the video

Answers: How do I use leg drive on the bench press?

• bench press leg drive
• foot placement in bench press
• maintaining arch in bench press
• barbell bench press technique
• bench press setup

Exercises

• deadlift · barbell
• stone to platform · atlas stone
• bench press · barbell · 3 reps

What it concludes

• A flat-foot setup provides more surface area contact between the feet and the floor, allowing you to push harder and in the correct direction.
• Using leg drive helps push your upper back down into the bench and pin it, preventing you from sliding when you lower heavy weight.
• Keeping your legs tight before un-racking the bar creates a tight and rigid arch that stays stable throughout the lift.