Pause Bench
Lower the bar to your chest and pause (but do not rest) there for 2 seconds. Press back up. use the same weight you would on bench press, but perform only single reps. Total the number of reps you did in one set of bench press (if you did 3 sets of 8 do 8 sinlge pause bench reps.
Exercise Profile
Recommended Sets & Reps
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Pause Bench work?
Pause Bench primarily targets the chest. Secondary muscles include Triceps.
What equipment do I need for Pause Bench?
Pause Bench requires barbell.
Is Pause Bench good for beginners?
Pause Bench is rated intermediate difficulty. Some experience is recommended.
Is Pause Bench a compound or isolation exercise?
Pause Bench is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple joints and muscle groups simultaneously.