The person performing the exercise lies on their back on a flat bench with a barbell grasped in both hands. They lower the … See more

The bench press has evolved over the years, from floor, bridge, and belly toss variations to the methods used by bodybuilders and powerlifters today. It became popular from the late 1950s onwards. D… See more

A conventional bench press uses the pectoralis major, front deltoids, and triceps brachii to horizontally adduct the shoulder. While flat bench pressing, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles are activated. T… See more

Variations of the bench press involve different groups of muscles, or involve the same muscles in different ways:
• Inclination
• Grip A woman explains how to properly perform the dumbbell bench press and the du… See more

Performing the bench press can contribute to multiple types of injuries:
• Torn ligaments / tendons in shoulders
• Injuries to the trapezius muscle
• Elbow / wrist strains… See more