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exercise guide

bench press

classification  
exercise basic
equipment barbell
mechanics compound
direction push
muscles
target chest
synergists upper chest, triceps, front deltoids
stabilizers biceps
instructions
preparation execution variations / comments
Lie supine on bench. Grasp barbell with a wide oblique overhand grip. Position it above chest. Lower barbell to mid chest. Press it up, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat. To avoid shoulder joint overload stop and return when elbows reach bench height.
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