Barbell bench press

Barbell Bench Press

A foundational compound exercise for upper body strength, primarily targeting the chest muscles.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Equipment
Barbell, Bench
Primary Muscles
Chest
Instructions
  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet on the ground.
  2. Grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Lower the bar to your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
  4. Press the bar back up to the starting position.