Paused Bench Press
Works Chest shoulders, triceps
Gear Barbell
How to do it
- Lie back on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor. Lift the bar from the rack with a medium grip and hold it over your chest, arms locked.
- Lower the bar under control until it touches the middle of your chest.
- Hold it there, still, for the count your coach set. Keep it resting on your chest without sinking or bouncing.
- Press the bar back up to locked arms. Rack it when the set is done.
Related movements
Band Bench Press
Bench Press
Bench Press with Chains
Close-Grip Bench Press
Decline Bench Press
Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline Bench Press
Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline Dumbbell Press
Cable Fly
Push-up
Incline Push-up
Kettlebell Floor Press
Plyo Kettlebell Push-up
Bodyweight Fly
Chest Opener
Dumbbell Flye
Push-up to Side Plank
Decline Push-up
Isometric Chest Squeeze
Plyo Push-up
Chest Stretch on the Ball
Dumbbell Pullover
Decline Dumbbell Press