How to Do Chest Bench Press Correct Stance

Chest Bench Press Correct Stance is a chest exercise using bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Chest Bench Press Correct Stance

  1. 01Lie on the bench with the shoulder blades retracted and feet pushed firmly into the floor for stability.
  2. 02Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it directly over the shoulders.
  3. 03Inhale and lower the bar to the mid-chest, keeping the elbows at a forty-five degree angle to the torso.
  4. 04Touch the chest lightly without bouncing the weight.
  5. 05Drive the bar back to the starting position while exhaling and keeping the glutes on the bench.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Chest Bench Press Correct Stance

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the lower back arches off the bench, tuck the chin and press the shoulder blades firmly into the upholstery.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Chest Bench Press Correct Stance questions

What muscles does Chest Bench Press Correct Stance work?

Chest Bench Press Correct Stance is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Chest Bench Press Correct Stance correctly?

Lie on the bench with the shoulder blades retracted and feet pushed firmly into the floor for stability. Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it directly over the shoulders. Inhale and lower the bar to the mid-chest, keeping the elbows at a forty-five degree angle to the torso. Touch the chest lightly without bouncing the weight. Drive the bar back to the starting position while exhaling and keeping the glutes on the bench.

What is the A90 coach tip for Chest Bench Press Correct Stance?

If the lower back arches off the bench, tuck the chin and press the shoulder blades firmly into the upholstery.

Is Chest Bench Press Correct Stance suitable for beginners?

Chest Bench Press Correct Stance is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Chest Bench Press Correct Stance?

Chest Bench Press Correct Stance uses bench.

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