HOW TO BENCH PRESS

HOW TO BENCH PRESS

PURPOSE OF BENCH PRESS

The primary muscles that are worked in a bench press are the triceps brachii and pectoralis major with the anterior (front) deltoids, traps & back as secondary muscles used in the flat barbell bench press.

Repetitive bench pressing will give you strength an a wider, more athletic frame.

BIG BENEFITS

  • Build a stronger chest & core. 
  • Gain symmetry.
  • High calorie burn.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Trying to ego lift by using too much weight.
  • Repping too fast.
  • Not varying up the grip subtly week by week.

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