Q&A: Is The Bench Press Good For The Chest
Yes, the bench press does work the chest. For those just starting, or looking to start resistance training, it can be hard to know which exercises work or train which muscles. In this article I will talk you through the prime movers of the bench press and provide other examples of exercises you can use to work the chest.
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- Simple Answer
- What Are The Prime Movers In The Bench Press
- Which Movement Pattern Trains The Chest
- Other Examples of Exercises That Work The Chest
Simple Answer
The bench press is one of the most effective exercises for both building strength and muscle mass in the muscles of the chest.
What Are The Prime Movers In The Bench Press
The bench press works the chest through targeting the muscles of the pectorals. The pectorals are one of the prime movers in the bench press. Another prime mover in the bench press are the muscles of the triceps. The bench press is one of the most effective exercises for developing both the muscles of the pectorals and the triceps.
Which Movement Pattern Trains The Chest
The bench press is part of the horizontal press movement pattern. The horizontal press movement involves press the hands away from the body. Through using resistance training exercises in this movement pattern we can develop the muscles of the chest.
Other Examples of Exercises That Work The Chest
Here are three more examples of exercises that work the chest by moving through the horizontal press movement. We also have a library of 119 horizontal press exercises .
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This resource was written by Sean Klein. Sean Richard Klein has thousands of hours of coaching experience and a BSc in Sports Science with Management from Loughborough University. He owns a gym in Bayonne France, CrossFit Essor, which runs group classes and a Personal training studio.
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