Exercise Description: Flat Barbell Bench Press

Specs: Muscles Worked: The primary muscles being worked during flat barbell bench presses are the Chest (Pectorals). Secondarily are the Triceps, Shoulders (Deltoids), Upper Back, Traps and Lower Back.

Instructions: 1) Lie on back with head underneath bar, shoulders pulled back, eyes aligned with bar, and feet flat on floor. 2) Position hands on bar wider than shoulder width or lower the unloaded bar to chest and position grip to where forearms are perpendicular to the floor. 3) Start position: Lift bar off rack with bar directly over head. Lower bar to chest at the nipple-line. Press bar up to starting position.