Barbell Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
- Barbell
- Weight bench
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench with your eyes under the bar and feet flat; grip the bar a bit wider than your shoulders.
- Lift the bar off the rack and hold it straight above your chest with arms extended.
- Lower the bar slowly until it touches the middle of your chest.
- Press the bar back up, and place it back on the rack when you finish.
Beginner tip: Start with an empty bar and ask someone to spot you if you can.