Barbell Bench Press

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

Triceps, Shoulders

Pattern

Horizontal Push

Equipment

Barbell, Power Rack, Bench

Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Coaching cues

Shoulder blades pinched and tucked, slight arch, feet planted. Lower the bar to your lower chest with elbows ~45° from your torso, then press up and slightly back. Keep tension across the whole bar. Only perform with a spotter or safety arms set at chest height.

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