Reviewed exercise · intermediate
Barbell Bench Press
A primary horizontal push movement for chest.
- Equipment
- barbell, bench
- Typical range
- 3–12 reps
- Also trains
- shoulders, triceps
Set up
Set a stable five-point position.
Execute
Lower to a repeatable touch point and press.
Coaching cues
- Keep the upper back set.
Common mistakes
- Losing bar control.