Exercise Guide
Barbell Bench Press
beginnerRecommendedCompoundPrimaryCore Variation
Exercise Visual
Barbell Bench Press
Pectorals • Barbell
beginnerCategory
chest
Body Part
chest
Equipment
barbell
Target
pectorals
Instructions
- 1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- 4
Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- 5
Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- 6
Push the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
TricepsPectoralsShoulders
Movement Data
Role
Compound Press
Pattern
push
Priority
10/10
Variation Rank
1
Workout Split
push
Classification
Compound