Barbell Bench Press
Learn how to do Barbell Bench Press with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Barbell Bench Press is a Olympic Barbell/Bench exercise that primarily targets the Chest, with secondary activation of the Triceps, Shoulders. It has a MET value of 5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 175 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Barbell Bench Press
1 - Load the bench press bar to a weight that lets you properly complete the given reps. Don't forget to place the safety clips on the ends.
2 - Lie on your back and grab the bar with a medium grip (a 90° angle should form between your forearms and upper arms). Lift the bar off the rack and bring it right above you.
Nice, you're in the starting position 👌
3 - Now, slowly lower the bar until it touches the center of your chest.
4 - After a very short pause, push the bar back to the starting position while squeezing your pecs.
5 - Once all reps are done, rack the bar back in place.
Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Equipment
- Olympic Barbell
- Bench
Calories Burned Doing Barbell Bench Press
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MET 5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Barbell Bench Press
- Type
- Olympic Barbell exercise
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Shoulders
- MET value
- 5
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 175 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Barbell Bench Press
What muscles does Barbell Bench Press work?
Barbell Bench Press primarily targets the Chest, with secondary engagement of the Triceps, Shoulders.
How do you do Barbell Bench Press correctly?
How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Load the bench press bar to a weight that lets you properly complete the given reps. Don't forget to place t
Is Barbell Bench Press good for beginners?
Barbell Bench Press has a MET value of 5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Barbell Bench Press?
Barbell Bench Press requires: Olympic Barbell, Bench.
What are the benefits of Barbell Bench Press?
Barbell Bench Press strengthens the Chest, engages the Triceps and Shoulders.
What exercises are similar to Barbell Bench Press?
Similar exercises to Barbell Bench Press include Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press, Bench Press Machine, Close Grip Push-Ups, Decline Bench Press.
Is Barbell Bench Press better than Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press?
Both Barbell Bench Press and Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press target the Chest. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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