WEIGHTSChest Barbell
How to Do Barbell Bench Press
Lie flat on bench. Grip bar slightly wider than shoulders. Lower to chest, press up explosively.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Barbell Bench Press form
1
Setup
Lie flat on bench
2
Movement
Grip bar slightly wider than shoulders
3
Lockout
Lower to chest, press up explosively
Coaching Cues
✓Arch the upper back, keep shoulder blades retracted and depressed
✓Tuck elbows at 45-75 degrees — not flared wide
✓Drive your feet into the floor for leg drive
Muscles Worked
Primary: Chest
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