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Single-Arm Bench Press

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01Facts

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Single-Arm Bench Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Chest. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Front Delts. Trained one side at a time.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Chest. Stimulus share across muscles:

ChestSHARE100
ArmsSHARE40
ShouldersSHARE30

03Equipment variations

Dumbbell

Single-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press

Single-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Chest. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Front Delts. Trained one side at a time.

Also called one arm dumbbell bench press

External load · Per side · Home

Machine

Single-Arm Machine Chest Press

Single-Arm Machine Chest Press is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Chest. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Front Delts. Trained one side at a time.

External load · Per side · Gym

Cable

Single-Arm Cable Chest Press

Single-Arm Cable Chest Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Chest. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Front Delts. Trained one side at a time.

External load · Per side · Gym

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