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Bench press station

Barbell pressing for chest and triceps.

Also called Flat bench press, Incline bench

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
  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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