Barbell Bench Press

10 reps

Lower the bar to mid-chest with elbows at 45 degrees, then press it back up.

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CHEST

Barbell Bench Press

IntermediateBarbell

One of the three powerlifting lifts and a cornerstone upper-body exercise. This compound press builds strength across the chest, shoulders, and triceps, and it shows up in nearly every program as a go-to benchmark for tracking pressing strength.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie back on a bench, pinch your shoulder blades together, and plant your feet under your knees.

  2. 2

    Keep your head, shoulders, and glutes in contact with the bench.

  3. 3

    Grip the bar just outside shoulder width and unrack it so your arms are straight over your shoulders.

  4. 4

    Brace your core and lower the bar to your mid-chest, keeping your elbows around 45 degrees from your torso.

  5. 5

    Lightly touch the chest, then press the bar back up as you exhale.

  6. 6

    Keep your wrists stacked over your forearms and lower under control rather than bouncing off the chest.

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