A board press is simply a stack of 2x4s held by a partner on your chest to shorten your range of motion. Like a bench press, lower the barbell to the boards and then drive the barbell up to lockout as forcefully as possible.

What is the point of a board press?

A board press is simply a stack of 2x4s held by a partner on your chest to shorten your range of motion. Like a bench press, lower the barbell to the boards and then drive the barbell up to lockout as forcefully as possible.

What is a block in exercise?

1. Normal Blocks. Normal blocks are just like any regular workout where you complete all sets of each exercise before moving to the next exercise. Since this is a Normal block, you would complete all three sets of bench press and the required rest before moving on to the deadlift exercise.