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Bench Press

intermediate Barbell

Primary horizontal push exercise

Primary Muscles

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Triceps Front delts

Instructions

Lie on bench, grip bar slightly wider than shoulder width. Lower to mid-chest, press up and slightly back.

Common Mistakes

Flaring elbows, bouncing off chest, incomplete range of motion

Variations

  • Incline Bench
  • Close Grip Bench
  • Dumbbell Bench