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Bench Press

A powerful exercise to build chest, shoulder, and tricep strength.

The bench press is a compound exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It builds upper body strength, enhances muscle mass, and improves pressing power.

How to doTips
Body Part
Chest
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
Chest
Triceps
Delts
Modality
Compound
Direction
Push
Equipment
Barbell
Bench
Goal
Strength
,
Hypertrophy

How to do:

1. Lie on a flat bench with your feet planted on the floor. 2. Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width. 3. Lower the barbell to your chest while inhaling. 4. Push the barbell back up to the starting position while exhaling. 5. Repeat for 8–12 reps, then rest. 6. Perform 3-4 sets total.

Tips:

- Keep your back flat and core engaged during the lift. - Avoid flaring your elbows to protect your shoulders. - Start with a manageable weight to maintain proper form. - Ensure a spotter is present for heavier lifts.

Similar Exercises

Incline Bench Press
Decline Bench Press

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