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Bench press works your chest primarily but it also works triceps as a 2ndary mucels If you do higher reps with lower weight you will tone your chest and triceps If you do lower reps with more weight you will build your muscles bigger.
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What are you exercising when you are laying down bench pressing?
A bench press targets your chest although it additionally works your shoulders and triceps to a lesser degree.
When performing bench pressing which muscles groups are developed?
you work your chest , triceps and a little bit of delts
How do you brake a rib bench pressing?
If you are not being spotted and can't lift it anymore than you can easily drop it on your chest or ribs.
How far should you go down when bench pressing?
While doing bench presses, bring the bar to your lower chest till it touches your chest cavity or half inch to your chest and push back to top. On the top dont lock out your elbows but go till you feel complete sqeeze on your chest. This happens a little below you lock your elbows.
Is working chest out the day after working out shoulders bad?
I have also been confronted with this dilemma. I belive that it is not ideal to workout chest after working out shoulders because your shoulders definetely assist in bench pressing. If your shoulders are sore/weak from the previous days workout, then they could hinder you from putting up as much weight on the bench as normal. Thus your chest will not get a hard workout because your shoulders will give out before your chest. So, I would say work out chest first then shoulders. Although your shoulders might be slightly worn from assisting in the bench pressing, they will still have a lot left to get a good workout in. Also, then they will have been worked out extremely hard.
Is bench a good chest workout?
Yes. Bench press is one of the best chest workouts. There are 3 variations of the workout.Flat bench pressIncline bench pressDecline bench pressEach has a specific effect on different part of your chest and can give you great results on your chest muscle development.
What kind of equipment should I have in my home gym?
Jump roping is a pretty good activity for cardio. A bench is a must if you are looking to tone your chest. A pull up bar is great for working your back and chest!
How much does timbaland bench press?
reported bench pressing 110lbs/50kg
Do you wear the belt when you're bench pressing or just when you're standing up?
Most people do not use a belt at all when bench pressing.
What exercise equipment is the best for building a big chest?
You need to focus on exercises like bench pressing and fly lifting. Also, if weight machines are not handy, you should be aware that pushups are a good chest exercise if no machines are available.
What muscles are used in bench pressing?
Primarily your chest muscles, but on free weights, your traps, and to a lesser extent, your delts, also come into play. But triceps, the back of your arm, do most of the work, followed by pectorals (chest) and frontal deltoids (front shoulder).
Does bench pressing decrease your height?
no of course not
