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Flat Barbell Bench Press
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Flat Barbell Bench Press

Essential compound push exercise developing strength and hypertrophy in the pectoralis major, anterior deltoids, and triceps.
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Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
350 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
Barbell, Adjustable Bench

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i Instructions

  1. 1. Starting position: Lie flat on the bench with eyes beneath the bar, plant feet firmly into the floor, retract scapulae, and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 2. Execution: Unrack the barbell, lower it under control to your lower-to-mid sternum, then drive explosively upward back over shoulder level.
  3. 3. Breathing and safety: Inhale deeply on the eccentric descent and exhale powerfully past the sticking point; always use collar clips and a spotter.

Physiological Impact

6%
Heart Rate Impact
8%
Muscle Load
6%
Fatigue Level
6%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 350 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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