Chest Focus

Bench Press

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Coach Notes

Coach Take

One of the cleanest ways to build pressing strength and track progress over time.

Make It Easier

Dumbbell Bench Press

Level It Up

Paused Bench Press

Build Size

4 x 6-10, rest 2:00-2:30

5 X 3 5 Rest 2

30-3:30

Attribute Breakdown

Muscle

Chest

PRIMARY CHEST DRIVER WITH STRONG PRESSING EMPHASIS

Equipment

Barbell

BARBELL LIFT: STABLE LOAD, BIG STRENGTH POTENTIAL

Movement

Push

PUSH ACTION: YOU DRIVE THE LOAD AWAY FROM YOUR BODY

Pattern

Horizontal

HORIZONTAL LINE OF FORCE, USUALLY PRESS OR ROW

Reps

6 12

MID-REP RANGE FOR SIZE, CONTROL, AND SOLID INTENSITY

Goal

Strength

PRIMARY GOAL IS RAW STRENGTH AND LOAD PROGRESSION

Ego

High

HIGH EGO: BIG NUMBERS, BIG RISKS, BIG CONFIDENCE