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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

Exercise Description

The bench press builds raw pushing power and develops your chest, shoulders, and triceps. It's the gold standard for upper body strength and muscle mass.

How To

1. Lie flat on the bench with your eyes directly under the barbell and feet planted firmly on the floor. 2. Grip the bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, creating a stable arch in your lower back. 3. Unrack the bench press bar and hold it directly over your chest with arms fully extended. 4. Lower the bar slowly to your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle from your body. 5. Drive the bench press bar back up explosively, pushing through your chest and extending your arms fully.

Form Tips

• Keep your shoulder blades squeezed together throughout the entire bench press movement for stability. • Don't let the bar bounce off your chest - control the weight down and pause briefly. • Your bench press grip should feel secure but not overly wide to protect your shoulders. • Keep your core tight and maintain that natural arch in your lower back.

Common Mistakes

• Flaring elbows out too wide during the bench press puts unnecessary stress on your shoulder joints. • Lifting your feet off the ground removes stability and reduces your bench press power. • Pressing the bar in an arc toward your face instead of straight up wastes energy and strength.

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