Bench Press is a multi-joint exercise that targets several muscles of the upper body, including Pectoralis Major – Clavicular head (upper chest) and Sternocostal head (lower chest), Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii. It is an extremely versatile exercise and can be performed with several different methods of resistance (barbell, dumbbell, and machine) and from different angles (flat, incline, and decline). Know the right facts about How to bench press, Equipment requirements, Key technique issues & Safety considerations.