Exercise Guide

Barbell Bench Press

beginnerRecommendedCompoundPrimaryCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Barbell Bench Press

Pectorals Barbell

beginner

Category

chest

Body Part

chest

Equipment

barbell

Target

pectorals

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

  2. 2

    Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.

  4. 4

    Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.

  6. 6

    Push the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms.

  7. 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

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