Barbell Bench Press

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Learn how to do the Barbell Bench Press with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Shoulders.

Barbell Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. 4Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  6. 6Push the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

pectorals

Secondary

tricepsshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
chest
Category
Main

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