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Barbell Bench Press demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Barbell Bench Press

A compound pushing movement that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Triceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie flat on a bench with your eyes under the bar.

  2. 02

    Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  3. 03

    Unrack the bar and lower it to your mid-chest.

  4. 04

    Press the bar back up to full arm extension.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.