The flat bench can be used for several exercises and utilized for a total body work-out. A flat bench can be incorporated into any free weight, cable, olympic lift, or band/tubing routine. I use the flat bench every day and recommend the use of it as well. I have put together a few exercises that involve just the flat bench, but you can surely build on or add to the exercises shown below. Again, I recommend doing two or three sets of fifteen to twenty repetitions.

Top 5 Flat Bench Exercises

Check out Matt’s other Top 5 Exercise recommendations.

Combination Exercises consist of two different lifts at the same time. This type of exercise gets the heart rate up and sheds the inches quickly. I use this style of lifting with my clients at least once a week. I recommend doing 2 sets of 15 to 20 reps.