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When you are training with a barbell, it is essential to remember to keep tension focused on the chest instead of your shoulders. You can do this by ensuring that your grip is in line with your shoulders or slightly outside so that your elbow ends up in front of your hands, not behind them. Using a weight that allows you to complete 12-15 repetitions, but at most 20 per set, is also a good idea. All about chest muscles The chest muscle is, called the pectoralis, divided into two major areas: upper and lower. But the upper area of the chest is even more challenging to build than the lower area. What are barbell chest exercises? Barbell chest exercises are weight-training exercises in which a barbell is loaded with weights. A bench press is one example of a barbell chest exercise; you can also do pushups or dips. Most   Bentleigh Fitness centres have all the necessary equipment to get started doing these exercises. 7 Best barbell chest exercises Bench press The bench press is one of the