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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Bench

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

Exercise Description

The bench pushups exercise builds chest strength while being easier than floor pushups. It's perfect for beginners working toward standard pushups.

How To

1. Place your hands on a bench, shoulder-width apart with arms straight 2. Step your feet back until your body forms a straight line from head to heels 3. Lower your chest toward the bench by bending your elbows, keeping them at 45-degree angles 4. Push through your palms to return to the starting position for your bench pushups 5. Repeat for your desired reps while keeping your core tight throughout the bench pushups movement

Form Tips

• Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels throughout the entire bench pushups movement • Lower yourself slowly and with control - don't just drop down to the bench • Keep your elbows at 45-degree angles, not flared out to the sides during bench pushups • Engage your core muscles to prevent your hips from sagging or piking up

Common Mistakes

• Letting your hips sag or pike up, breaking the straight line position during bench pushups • Flaring elbows out too wide instead of keeping them at 45-degree angles from your body • Rushing through the movement instead of controlling the descent in your bench pushups reps

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