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Which of the following is the prime mover used in a bench press?

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Answer:

pectoralis major

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According to this The prime movers in a bench press are the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoid, whereas the triceps and serratus anterior work to stabilize the movement. The antagonist muscles are the latissimus dorsi, posterior deltoids, and biceps.

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