Barbell Bench Catch Press
The Barbell Bench Catch Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: barbell and exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Barbell Bench Catch Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
How to do the Barbell Bench Catch Press
Lie flat on your back on a weight bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Unrack the barbell carefully with assistance from a partner and hold it directly over your chest with arms fully extended.
Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell in a controlled movement until it lightly touches your mid-chest.
Exhale as you press the barbell powerfully back up to the starting position with your arms fully extended.
Complete your desired number of repetitions while maintaining a stable core and keeping your shoulders pressed against the bench.
Barbell Bench Catch Press FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Bench Catch Press work?
The Barbell Bench Catch Press mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Bench Catch Press?
Barbell and exercise bench.
Is the Barbell Bench Catch Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Barbell Bench Catch Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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