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Barbell Bench Press

Lay flat on the bench with your feet on the ground. With straight arms unrack the bar. Lower the bar to your mid chest Raise the bar until you've locked your elbows.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

chest

Muscles

Muscles worked

chest
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Bench Press work?

The Barbell Bench Press works chest.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Bench Press?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Bench Press good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

How do I add the Barbell Bench Press to a workout?

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