When looking at the bench press as the primary exercise for building upper body strength and muscle mass, it’s important to incorporate supporting exercises such as flyes, decline press, and incline press as secondary goals.
These exercises target additional muscle groups that can help to achieve a more balanced upper body.
Additionally, incorporating supporting exercises can help to improve technique and form by strengthening the muscles involved in the bench press.
Preventing injury is another benefit of incorporating supporting exercises, as they target muscles that are not typically targeted in the bench press, improving overall muscular balance and reducing the risk of overuse injuries.
Finally, incorporating secondary goals can help to avoid plateaus by introducing new exercises and variations into the training program.
In conclusion, leveraging primary and secondary goals is essential when training for the bench press, and incorporating supporting exercises can help to achieve a more balanced and effective training program that supports the primary goal of building upper body strength and muscle mass.