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Benches Exercises

559 exercises using Benches, with primary and secondary muscle activation, difficulty levels and step by step instructions.

559
Exercises
24
Muscle Groups
3
Difficulties

All Benches exercises

Glute Single Leg Bridge from Bench

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesAbsHamstringsLower back

Handstand Shoulder Press with Wall (between Benches)

Bodyweight · Hard
Front shouldersSide shouldersTricepsCore

Hyght Dumbbell Fly

Medium
Upper chestBicepsFront shoulders

Incline Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Medium
Outer forearmBiceps

Incline barbell bench-press

Medium
Upper chestTricepsFront shouldersMiddle chest

Incline Cable Curl

Medium
BicepsInner forearm

Incline Close Grip Push-Up

Bodyweight · Medium
TricepsUpper chestMiddle chestFront shoulders

Incline dumbbell bench press

Easy
Upper chestTricepsFront shoulders

Incline dumbbell curl

Easy
Biceps

Incline dumbbell fly

Medium
Upper chestMiddle chestFront shoulders

Incline Elbow Plank

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsCoreFront shouldersMiddle chest

Incline Hip Raise

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreObliques

Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight)

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreQuadricepsObliquesInner thighsOuter thighs

Incline Reverse Hyperextension

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Incline Shoulder Tap

Bodyweight · Easy
Upper chestMiddle chestBicepsFront shouldersOuter forearm

Incline Svend Press

Medium
Upper chestTricepsFront shoulders

Incline Twisting Sit-up

Bodyweight · Medium
CoreObliquesAbsQuadricepsInner thighs

JM Press

Medium
TricepsFront shouldersMiddle chest

JM Press

Hard
TricepsFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Kettlebell Alternate Biceps Curl

Medium
BicepsInner forearm

Kettlebell Bench Press

Medium
Middle chestTricepsFront shouldersUpper chest

Kettlebell Bent-Over Lateral Raise

Medium
Rear shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Kettlebell Bent-Over Row

Medium
Middle backBicepsTrapeziusLower back

Kettlebell Concentration Curl

Easy
BicepsInner forearm

How to train with Benches

Benches is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the gym, hitting multiple muscle groups with a single setup. It rewards good form and progressive overload, making it a staple for both beginner and advanced programs.

Combine compound lifts with focused isolation work to round out a session. Track your weights and reps over time to make sure each workout adds load, volume or quality compared to the last.

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