Bench Press Machine

Learn how to do Bench Press Machine with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 4.5 Chest TricepsShoulders Machine

Bench Press Machine is a Machine exercise that primarily targets the Chest, with secondary activation of the Triceps, Shoulders. It has a MET value of 4.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 158 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Bench Press Machine

A horizontal pushing exercise performed on a bench press machine to target the chest, triceps, and shoulders while providing stability and controlled resistance.


💡 Instructions:


  • Sit or lie on the machine with your back firmly against the pad and feet flat on the floor.

  • Grip the handles slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  • Keep your chest up and shoulders back.

  • Press the handles forward until your arms are almost fully extended without locking your elbows.

  • Slowly return to the starting position under control.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Locking the elbows at the top of the movement.

  • Shrugging the shoulders during the press.

  • Moving too quickly and using momentum instead of control.


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Muscles Worked by Bench Press Machine

Primary Chest
Secondary
TricepsShoulders

Equipment

  • Machine

Calories Burned Doing Bench Press Machine

Calorie Calculator

MET 4.5
Estimated burn
158 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Bench Press Machine

Type
Machine exercise
Primary muscle
Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Shoulders
MET value
4.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 158 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Bench Press Machine

What muscles does Bench Press Machine work?

Bench Press Machine primarily targets the Chest, with secondary engagement of the Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you do Bench Press Machine correctly?

A horizontal pushing exercise performed on a bench press machine to target the chest, triceps, and shoulders while providing stability and controlled...

Is Bench Press Machine good for beginners?

Bench Press Machine has a MET value of 4.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Bench Press Machine?

Bench Press Machine requires: Machine.

What are the benefits of Bench Press Machine?

Bench Press Machine strengthens the Chest, engages the Triceps and Shoulders.

What exercises are similar to Bench Press Machine?

Similar exercises to Bench Press Machine include Yiyipada Incline Dumbbell Press, Tẹ benci barbell, Close Grip Barbell Bench Press, Close Grip Push-Ups.

Is Bench Press Machine better than Yiyipada Incline Dumbbell Press?

Both Bench Press Machine and Yiyipada Incline Dumbbell Press target the Chest. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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