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Description

Perform a horizontal pressing movement with a barbell while lying on a bench to build chest, shoulder, and triceps strength.

Tips

Keep wrists straight, engage core, and lower bar to mid-chest.

Primary Muscles

Chest, Front Shoulder, & Triceps

Equipment
Barbell

A long, solid metal bar designed to hold weight plates on both ends, typically with knurled grips in the center.

Bench Barbell Rack

A sturdy rack designed to hold a barbell securely above a bench, used for pressing or other lifting movements.

Flat Bench

A sturdy, padded bench with a flat surface for lying or sitting during exercises.

Weight Plates

Flat, circular weights with center holes designed to fit onto barbells, dumbbells, or plate-loaded machines.

Skill Level

Intermediate: Requires moderate skill, good form, and technique.

Engagement Type

Bilateral: Each rep engages both sides of the body simultaneously.

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