Barbell bench press
The barbell bench press is a compound exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscles. It involves lying on a bench and pressing a barbell upwards from chest level until the arms are fully extended.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your feet flat on the ground.
- Maintain a slight arch in your lower back.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower the bar to your mid-chest.
- Avoid bouncing the bar off your chest.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
Also known as
Distensioni su panca con bilanciere, panca piana con bilanciere, bench press, panca piana