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Paused Bench Press

Powerlifting

Lie on a flat bench with the feet on the floor and hold the bar above the chest. Lower the bar to the chest, pause motionless for about one second, then press up.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Paused Bench Press — Start position

Paused Bench Press

Paused Bench Press — Start position
01|Start position

Lie on a flat bench with the feet on the floor and hold the bar above the chest.

Paused Bench Press — Movement
02|Movement

Lower the bar to the chest, pause motionless for about one second, then press up.

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Key points

  • Pause with the bar at the chest
  • Keep the bar still during the pause
  • Press only after the pause

Cautions

  • Don't bounce the bar off the chest
  • Maintain control during the pause
  • Keep the hips and glutes on the bench

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii
  • Anterior deltoid

Equipment: Barbell, flat bench, rack

Paused Bench Press — Main muscles

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