All movements
strength · intermediate
Barbell Bench Press
- Primary muscles
- chest, triceps
- Secondary
- shoulders
- Equipment
- barbell, bench
Coaching cues
- Feet planted, shoulder blades pinched.
- Bar path from over the shoulders to lower chest.
- Elbows tucked around 45-70 degrees.
- Press to lockout without flaring.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing bar off the chest.
- Elbows flared to 90 degrees.