Bench Press The Barbarian

Bench Press The Barbarian is a free online gym game about the warrior Onan and his daily workouts. After years of swinging a heavy sword, his right arm has gotten way stronger than his left, so now he needs to bulk up that weak arm to look like a normal warrior again. His right arm is about twice as strong as his left, which makes keeping the bar balanced a real challenge. The game is tough, and even lifting light weight will take some practice. Onan is always difficult to handle, and even though he is basically a superhero, you will have to figure out his real "superpower" on your own.

Onan likes to bench press alone, with no spotter and no safety locks for the plates. The basic idea is simple: the faster you press the buttons, the more power you send to each side of the bar. Because his arms are imbalanced, the bar keeps wanting to tilt and dump the weight. You have two main strategies: hold back your right arm a bit to go for Bronze or Silver medals, or load the bar unevenly and control the center of mass to chase the Gold medal. With an uneven setup, you only add plates on the right side, which lets you shift the center of mass between the middle and the right hand as you press.

How to play?

Help Onan get back in shape and go for the highest score you can. First pick the total weight, both the bar and the plates, and choose how you position his hands on the bar. Then get ready to move your fingers fast. Tap or press the buttons quickly so the bar touches his chest, then drive it back up to full lockout. Do not let the bar crash down.

To hit the highest possible press rate with the left button, you can hold back your right side a bit by using only one key or pressing it less often. For better results, manage the center of mass by adding plates to the right sleeve of the bar for an uneven load. The best center of mass spot is somewhere between the middle and the right hand, depending on how you play. Keep pressing the barbell, control the imbalance, and push for your best score. Are you up for this challenge? Let us find out.