FlexBarbell Bench Press
Muscles worked
- Pectoralis Major (Sternal Head)
- Pectoralis Major (Clavicular Head)
- Anterior Deltoid
- Triceps Brachii
- CategoryPush
- Default target4 sets × 6–10 reps
- EquipmentBarbell, Bench
- Movement patternHorizontal Push
- Training stylesStrength, Hypertrophy
Technique
Setup
Lie on the bench with eyes under the bar, feet planted. Grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack.
Movement
Lower the bar to your mid-chest with elbows about 45° from your body, then press back up to lockout.
Form Tip
Squeeze your shoulder blades into the bench and keep your wrists stacked over your elbows.
Increase Difficulty
Add weight or pause 1 second on the chest.
Decrease Difficulty
Reduce the weight or work within a smaller range of motion.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.