Barbell Pause Bench Press

Barbell Pause Bench Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on a flat bench with a barbell just above your eyes
  • 2Lift the bar from the rack with straight arms and hold it over your chest
  • 3Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell to your chest
  • 4Pause for a second when the barbell touches your chest
  • 5Exhale as you press the barbell back to the starting position

Tips:

  • Make sure your feet are flat on the ground for stability
  • Keep your back flat on the bench at all times
  • Avoid bouncing the bar off your chest
  • Make sure to control the barbell during the entire movement

Barbell Pause Bench Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs