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Bench press station

Barbell pressing for chest and triceps.

Also called Flat bench press, Incline bench

How to set it upPictures · 3 steps
1Start
2Bottom
Main musclesAlso working
  1. 1Eyes under the bar when you lie down
  2. 2Shoulder blades pinned, feet planted
  3. 3Unrack with straight arms, then lower to your chest

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

Best exercises on it

  • Barbell Bench Press
    A#11 of 32 for chest · Barbell
  • Incline Barbell Press
    B#16 of 32 for chest · Barbell
  • Decline Bench Press
    B#22 of 32 for chest · Barbell
  • Close-Grip Bench Press
    B#14 of 20 for triceps · Barbell
  • JM Press
    B#15 of 20 for triceps · Barbell
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