💪 @ The Gym Bench Press Machine 🍁 Working On My Chest 225Lbs 🍎 Healthy4Life💧

The bench press is a classic strength training exercise that targets the muscles of the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Here are some key points about the bench press:

What You Need:
Bench: A flat, incline, or decline bench can be used.

Barbell or Dumbbells: Depending on the variation.

Benefits:
Chest Strength: Primarily works the pectoral muscles.

Shoulder and Tricep Engagement: Secondary muscles include the deltoids and triceps.

Improved Upper Body Strength: Essential for various athletic and daily activities.

Technique:
Setup: Lie on the bench with feet flat on the ground. Grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Lift-Off: Remove the bar from the rack and hold it above your chest with arms fully extended.

Descent: Lower the bar slowly to your chest, keeping elbows at a 45-degree angle to your torso.

Press: