Wide-Grip Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Same as the Decline Barbell Bench Press but with a wider grip.

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Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Same as the Barbell Bench Press but with a grip that is as wide as you can go safely. Keep your head on the bench and do not arch your back. Exhale on the way up.

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Smith Machine Bench Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Same as the Barbell Bench Press but with a Smith Machine.

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Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Lie on a decline bench, hold barbell about 6″ wider than shoulder width. Lower bar to about 3″ below nipples. Raise bar all the way up while keeping your elbows out and your chest high. Lower weight with complete [...]

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Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Just like the Barbell Bench Press but with your hands only 12 – 14″ apart, centered over your body. Works more of the inner pectorals and triceps.

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Bench Press – With Bands

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Biceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Other
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: For this you will need a bench of some sort with a leg you can lift. Secure the band under the leg nearest your head, lie down on the bench, and press up like you would a barbell bench [...]

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Barbell Bench Press – Medium Grip

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: Lie on a flat bench and firmly position your feet flat on the floor a little more than shoulder width apart. Keep your back flat on the bench! Using a grip broader than shoulder width, hold the barbell above [...]

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