Barbell Bench Press
Barbell Bench Press
ChestBarbell + benchIntermediate
ChestTricepsFront deltsAbs
Primary muscle
Chest + triceps + front delts
Secondary
Core
How to do it
Eyes under the bar, shoulder blades squeezed, feet on the floor. Lower the bar to your lower chest and press up. Use a spotter on heavy sets.
Common mistake
Lifting the hips off the bench; bouncing the bar off the chest; flaring the elbows to 90°.
Alternative
Chest Press (machine)
Your results
No logs yet. Suggested start: bodyweight, increment 2.5 kg.