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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

Dumbbell Alternate Seated Hammer Curl

Easy
BicepsOuter forearm

Dumbbell Alternating Fly

Medium
Upper chestMiddle chestBicepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Arnold Press

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersMiddle chest

Dumbbell Arnold Press II

Medium
Front shouldersTricepsSide shouldersMiddle chest

Dumbbell Around Pullover

Medium
Middle chestMiddle back

Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Back Extension

Medium
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Dumbbell Bench Dip

Medium
TricepsFront shouldersLower chest

Dumbbell bench-press

Easy
Upper chestMiddle chestTricepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Bent Over Scapula Row

Medium
TrapeziusRear shouldersMiddle chest

Dumbbell Bent-Arm Pullover

Medium
Middle chestTricepsRear shouldersMiddle back

Dumbbell Bent-Over Lateral Raise

Medium
Rear shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Bent-Over Rear Delt Fly

Medium
Rear shouldersSide shouldersTrapezius

Dumbbell Box Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsCalvesInner thighs

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat from Deficit

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat with Support

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCore

Dumbbell Decline Bench Press

Medium
Middle chestTricepsFront shouldersUpper chest

Dumbbell Decline Fly

Medium
Middle chestBicepsFront shouldersUpper chest

Dumbbell Decline Hammer Press

Medium
Middle chestTricepsFront shouldersUpper chest

Dumbbell Decline Lying Leg Curl

Medium
HamstringsGlutesCalves

Dumbbell Decline One Arm Hammer Press

Medium
Lower chestTricepsFront shoulders

Dumbbell Decline Overhead Sit-Up

Medium
AbsCoreObliques

Dumbbell Decline Pullover

Medium
Lower chestMiddle backTricepsMiddle chest

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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