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Bench Press

Lever (plate loaded) Bench Press Exercise

Bench Press

Target Muscle: General or Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Biceps Brachii, Short Head

Synergists: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Deltoid, Anterior, Triceps Brachii

Bench Press Instructions

Bench Press Technique

Lie supine on bench with upper chest under lever bar. Grasp lever bar with wide oblique overhand grip.

Bench Press Form

Press bar until arms are extended. Lower weight to upper chest. Repeat.

Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide.

Related Lever (plate loaded) Exercises
1. Chest Dip
2. Chest Press
3. Decline Chest Press
4. Wide Grip Chest Press

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