How to execute Barbell Bench Press
Barbell Bench Press is an essential exercise for strengthening the chest and upper body. Here's how to do it correctly:
- Lie down on a bench and grab the barbell with an overhand grip, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and hold it above your chest, with your elbows slightly bent, Lower the barbell to your chest, inhaling as you do so.
- Push the barbell back up, exhaling as you do so.Repeat the motion until you have completed the desired number of reps.
- Be sure to keep your back flat against the bench while you do the Barbell Bench Press, and always remember to use a spotter when necessary.
Muscles Involved
Primary:
Pectoralis major
Secondary:
Anterior deltoid, triceps brachii
