Barbell movement
Barbell Bench Press
A barbell press that Maatriks labels for the chest, with the triceps and front delts also involved.
- Primary label
- Chest
- Also labeled
- Triceps, Front delts
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Maatriks level
- Intermediate
Maintained by Maatriks Team · Product content checked July 29, 2026
Before the repetition
Build a bench setup you can maintain.
Bench, rack, grip, and foot positions can differ. Choose positions that feel stable and match any individual instruction you follow.
- 01
Set up on the bench so the bar can be unracked and returned to the rack with control.
- 02
Choose a grip and foot position that give you a stable base for the variation you are performing.
- 03
Set your upper back and wrists in positions you can maintain before moving the bar.
During the movement
Control the bar through the press.
The exact touch point and path depend on the person and variation, so this reference does not prescribe one angle to everyone.
- 01
Lower the bar under control through a comfortable path you can maintain.
- 02
Pause or reverse the movement according to the bench-press variation you are performing.
- 03
Press back to the starting position with control, then reset before the next repetition.
In the app
Bring the bench-press reference back to the workout.
Open the movement loop and labels from the exercise screen, then return to the active session where the planned warm-ups and working sets remain visible.
General reference
Your setup may need different details.
This page cannot account for your body, equipment, mobility, injury history, pain, or individual instruction.
Use qualified individual guidance when those factors affect how you perform the movement.