Bench Press - Powerlifting
CompoundOlympic · Barbell
Primary Muscles
triceps
Secondary Muscles
chestforearmslatsshoulders
Form Tips
Begin by lying on the bench, getting your head beyond the bar if possible. Tuck your feet underneath you and arch your back. Using the bar to help support your weight, lift your shoulder off the bench and retract them, squeezing the shoulder blades together.