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Barbell Bench Press
Muscles involved
The barbell bench press is the classic chest builder. It develops strength in your chest, shoulders and triceps.
How to do it
- Lie on your back on a flat bench with feet flat on the floor.
- Unrack the bar with a grip slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Lower the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows at 45 degrees as you inhale.
- Push the bar upward to the starting position as you exhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor for stability. - Lower the bar controllably towards the middle of your chest. - Push the bar upward, keeping your wrists straight.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Barbell Bench Press: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Bench Press mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Triceps brachii.
What is Barbell Bench Press good for?
The barbell bench press is the classic chest builder. It develops strength in your chest, shoulders and triceps.
How do you do Barbell Bench Press with proper form?
- Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor for stability. - Lower the bar controllably towards the middle of your chest. - Push the bar upward, keeping your wrists straight.
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