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

Category
Compound
Primary Muscle
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate

Recommended Sets & Reps

beginner
3 sets of 10-12 reps
intermediate
4 sets of 8-10 reps
advanced
4 sets of 6-8 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.