Feet Up Bench Press (Barbell)
Learn how to do the Feet Up Bench Press (Barbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.
This barbell movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.
How to Perform Feet Up Bench Press (Barbell)
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Add the appropriate amount of weight and lie back on a flat bench.
- 2
Raise your feet off the floor and keep them elevated throughout the set.
- 3
Grab the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 4
Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.
- 5
Unrack the bar and lower it toward your mid-chest.
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Press the bar back up until your arms are fully extended, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then rack the bar.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.