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Bench Press

Chest · Barbell

Form cues

  • Retract shoulder blades, feet flat
  • Lower bar to mid-chest
  • Drive up and slightly back

How to do Bench Press

Retract shoulder blades, feet flat, bar path straight down to mid-chest, drive up and slightly back.

Muscles worked

Main muscle
Chest
Equipment
Barbell

Sets and reps

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