Barbell Bench Press
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push
Steps
- 1 Lie supine on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- 2 Grip the barbell with an overhand, wide grip, and unrack it so it is directly above your chest with arms fully extended.
- 3 Slowly lower the barbell towards your mid-chest, keeping your elbows slightly tucked.
- 4 Press the barbell back up by extending your arms until they are fully straight, returning to the starting position.
