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Bench Press (Barbell)
strength / compound
Get Started With Bench Press (Barbell)
- 1
Lie on a flat bench with your eyes under the barbell, and your feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Grasp the barbell with a grip that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your hands facing forward.
- 3
Carefully lift the barbell off the rack and lower it to your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
Take a deep breath and push the barbell up, straightening your arms.
- 5
Keep your back flat on the bench and your feet flat on the floor throughout the movement.
- 6
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, and repeat for desired reps.
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