Bench Press Workouts

Build Upper Body Strength With Bench Press Workouts

Learn how to bench press the right way. The bench press is a compound, or multi-joint, exercise that targets nearly all of your upper body muscle groups. It is considered to be one of the best indicators of overall strength and is an excellent muscle builder. See videos below.

The muscle groups used in the bench press are the pectoralis major and minor, triceps, deltoids, and lats. There are several versions of the bench press which usually include the use of dumbbells or a barbell. Proper bench press technique is essential for your safety and muscle-building goals.

Utilize various angles in your bench press exercises to target different areas of the chest. Incline presses target the upper chest, decline presses target the lower chest, and flat presses target the middle chest. Use this bench press guide to get the most out of your chest development.

Learn proper technique before attempting heavier weights. See the videos below and learn how to bench press the right way.