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Paused Bench Press demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Paused Bench Press

A bench press variation pausing the bar on the chest, removing momentum to build strict pressing strength.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

advanced

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Triceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on a flat bench and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  2. 02

    Unrack the bar and lower it to your chest.

  3. 03

    Pause on your chest for 1-2 seconds.

  4. 04

    Press the bar back up until your arms are fully extended.

  5. 05

    Control the descent on every rep.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.