The Bench Press: An Inside Guide
The classic bar bench press is a popular exercise. Once you’ve mastered the basic movement pattern and your bench press form, you will see rapid progress in how strong you are, as well as improvements to three major muscle groups: the chest, the front shoulders and the triceps.
But if you are new to the gym or new to lifting weights, how do you know if you are ready to take on the bench press? Here’s our guide to developing your bench press form.
Starting Position:
Lie on a bench, holding a barbell above your chest so that your arms are directly above your collarbone. Your arms should be extended, your shoulder blades and feet flat, and your spine in a neutral position. Grip the bar so that your hands are wider than your shoulder width in an overhand grip, with your thumb grasping the bar underneath.