So I read the post "So you want to start lifting? Great!"

Xkmaf2018X
Xkmaf2018X Posts: 97 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Which was actually very useful.

I know how to perform all the compound movements mentioned in this post but if I have no bench whats the alternative to a bench press?

I'm literally starting back from beginning so these movements are perfect for me.

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  • LenGray
    LenGray Posts: 855 Member
    Have you tried a floor press? Pretty much the same thing, just on the floor ^_^
  • Chelle8070
    Chelle8070 Posts: 165 Member
    Or lay on a coffee table and use dumbbells
  • dansamy2
    dansamy2 Posts: 22 Member
    Exercise ball
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Floor press was used for centuries before the recent popularity of bench press.

    I would consider OHP or variation of it as well.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Xkmaf2018X wrote: »
    Which was actually very useful.

    I know how to perform all the compound movements mentioned in this post but if I have no bench whats the alternative to a bench press?

    I'm literally starting back from beginning so these movements are perfect for me.

    push-ups from different angles?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I lie on the floor or stability ball and use DB. Someone lies under an old coffee table and uses the table as the rack.

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