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Schema

 {
    "exerciseId": "exr_41n2hxnFMotsXTj3",
    "name": "Bench Press",
    "imageUrl": "https://cdn.exercisedb.dev/media/images/CNKJtB2O5Y.webp",
    "imageUrls": {
      "360p": "https://cdn.exercisedb.dev/media/images/bYjT0KGRUo.webp",
      "480p": "https://cdn.exercisedb.dev/media/images/CNKJtB2O5Y.webp",
      "720p": "https://cdn.exercisedb.dev/media/images/AetqvRI4jK.webp",
      "1080p": "https://cdn.exercisedb.dev/media/images/VM46gFp1mS.webp"
    },
    "equipments": ["BARBELL"],
    "bodyParts": ["CHEST"],
    "exerciseType": "STRENGTH",
    "targetMuscles": ["PECTORALIS MAJOR STERNAL HEAD"],
    "secondaryMuscles": ["PECTORALIS MAJOR CLAVICULAR HEAD", "ANTERIOR DELTOID", "TRICEPS BRACHII"],
    "videoUrl": "https://cdn.exercisedb.dev/videos/Trn4QDW/41n2hxnFMotsXTj3__Barbell-Bench-Press_Chest2_.mp4",
    "keywords": [
      "Chest workout with barbell",
      "Barbell bench press exercise",
      "Strength training for chest",
      "Upper body workout with barbell",
      "Barbell chest exercises",
      "Bench press for chest muscles",
      "Building chest muscles with bench press",
      "Chest strengthening with barbell",
      "Bench press workout routine",
      "Barbell exercises for chest muscle growth"
    ],
    "overview": "The Bench Press is a classic strength training exercise that primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps, contributing to upper body muscle development. It is suitable for anyone, from beginners to professional athletes, looking to improve their upper body strength and muscular endurance. Individuals may want to incorporate bench press into their routine for its effectiveness in enhancing physical performance, promoting bone health, and improving body composition.",
    "instructions": [
      "Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing your feet, and lift it off the rack, holding it straight over your chest with your arms fully extended.",
      "Slowly lower the barbell down to your chest while keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.",
      "Once the barbell touches your chest, push it back up to the starting position while keeping your back flat on the bench.",
      "Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions, always maintaining control of the barbell and ensuring your form is correct."
    ],
    "exerciseTips": [
      "Avoid Arching Your Back: One common mistake is excessively arching the back during the lift. This can lead to lower back injuries. Your lower back should have a natural arch, but it should not be overly exaggerated. Your butt, shoulders, and head should maintain contact with the bench at all times.",
      "Controlled Movement: Avoid the temptation to lift the barbell too quickly. A controlled, steady lift is more effective and reduces the risk of injury. Lower the bar to your mid-chest slowly, pause briefly, then push it back up without locking your elbows at the top.",
      "Don't Lift Alone:"
    ],
    "variations": [
      "Decline Bench Press: This variation is performed on a decline bench to target the lower part of the chest.",
      "Close-Grip Bench Press: This variation focuses on the triceps and the inner part of the chest by placing the hands closer together on the bar.",
      "Dumbbell Bench Press: This variation uses dumbbells instead of a barbell, allowing for a greater range of motion and individual arm movement.",
      "Reverse-Grip Bench Press: This variation is performed by flipping your grip so that your palms face towards you, targeting the upper chest and triceps."
    ],
    "relatedExerciseIds": [
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      "exr_41n2heKDPVZrnq5Y",
      "exr_41n2hM1MEG81baQX",
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      "exr_41n2hKxRy59v8iGj",
      "exr_41n2hU3GCnWWS86T"
    ]
  }
FieldTypeDescriptionStatus
exerciseIdstringUnique exercise identifier✅ Available
namestringExercise name✅ Available
bodyPartsstring[]Target body regions✅ Available
targetMusclesstring[]Primary muscles worked✅ Available
secondaryMusclesstring[]Supporting muscles engaged✅ Available
equipmentsstring[]Required equipment✅ Available
exerciseTypestringType of exercise e.g. STRENGTH✅ Available
imageUrlstringDefault image URL✅ Available
imageUrlsobjectMulti-resolution images (360p–1080p)✅ Available
videoUrlstringExercise demonstration video URL✅ Available
overviewstringDetailed exercise description✅ Available
instructionsstring[]Step-by-step guide✅ Available
exerciseTipsstring[]Pro tips for form and hypertrophy✅ Available
variationsstring[]Exercise variations with descriptions✅ Available
keywordsstring[]SEO and search keywords✅ Available
relatedExerciseIdsstring[]IDs of related exercises✅ Available
maleMuscleActivationUrlstringMale workout activation heatmap URL🔜 Next Update
femaleMuscleActivationUrlstringFemale workout activation heatmap URL🔜 Next Update
difficultyLevelstringDifficulty level🔵 Coming Soon
caloriesBurnednumberEstimated calories per set🔵 Coming Soon
movementTypestringCompound or isolation🔵 Coming Soon

Media

11,000+ exercises with 20,000+ images and 15,000+ videos all served from a fast CDN.
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Images

Multi-resolution static images in four sizes.
ResolutionRecommended Use
360pThumbnails, list views, low-bandwidth
480pCards, preview tiles
720pDetail pages, standard displays
1080pFull-screen, retina displays
Bench Press 1080p

Video

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Use videoUrl on exercise detail screens. Fall back to imageUrls for list and card views to keep load times fast.

Workout Activation

Male and female workout activation images per exercise coming in the next update.
The primary and secondary muscle colors in the image are customizable.
Male muscle activation

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Last modified on March 23, 2026