Muscles worked
pectorals, triceps, shoulders
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barbell bench press
How to perform it
- 1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- 4
Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- 5
Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- 6
Push the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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