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Animated demonstration of the barbell bench press exercise, targeting the Pectorals using Barbell.

barbell bench press

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

  2. Step 2: Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step 3: Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.

  4. Step 4: Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.

  6. Step 6: Push the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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