How to work my chest harder?

It's probably your form. On BB Bench, be mindful of the following:
  • Arch your lower back up slightly so you can fit your hand between the bench and your back
  • Pin your shoulders back, as if you're trying to hold a pencil between your shoulder blades
  • Whilst pressing, consciously squeeze your chest in as you lift. This essentially means squeezing your elbows in together as you press
  • When returning the bar to your chest, keep it slow and controlled - the negative is also important on a pressing movement.

Really focussing on squeezing your pecs will result in hitting them much harder in my experience. There's no reason why your chest should feel un-worked during flat benching.
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