How to do the Barbell Bench Press
- 1Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- 2Grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3Unrack the barbell and hold it above your chest with arms fully extended.
- 4Lower the barbell to your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
- 5Press the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Muscle group
Chest
Type
Weights or Machine
Equipment
Barbell, Flat Bench
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