The Bench Press Exercise

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

11-2018

Abstract

Exercise type. The barbell bench press is a compound, multiple joint upper body pushing exercise intended to increase strength and development in muscles within the chest, anterior (front) shoulder girdle, and posterior elbow joint.

Benefits of the exercise. The barbell bench press is often performed as a means to assess as well as enhance upper body strength, power, and endurance for athletic, occupational, and functional performance as well as muscle development

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DOI

10.1249/FIT.0000000000000432

Publication

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal

Volume

22

Issue

6

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Pages

52-57

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