Pectorals Chest Barbell #0025
Barbell Bench Press
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At a glance
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Body part
- Chest
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Synergist group
- Triceps
Secondary muscles
Triceps Shoulders
How to perform
- 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.