Bench Press
Step-by-step technique for Bench Press, an exercise for chest using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Lie on the bench with your eyes under the bar.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Unrack and hold the bar over your chest.
- Lower it under control to mid-chest.
- Press back up until your arms are straight.
Coach tip: Keep your shoulder blades retracted and feet planted.
Muscles worked
Primary: Chest
Secondary: Front Delts, Triceps
Bench Press is a strength exercise that loads the chest using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Secondary
- Front Delts, Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Type
- Strength