First of all, lifting barbells can exercise the chest and shoulders, because these parts need to bear weight and maintain balance, so exercising them may enhance their muscle mass and strength. However, when lifting barbells, there will often be wrong postures, which will lead to pressure concentrated on the shoulders rather than the chest, and lack of effective stimulation.
Secondly, the main purpose of standing barbell is to exercise the muscle strength and stability of upper limbs. Therefore, if you want to strengthen your chest muscles, you have many more professional choices, such as bench press, inclined bench press and alternate eating (dumbbell flying).
Finally, no matter which exercise method is used, it is necessary to plan equipment, posture and weight reasonably and exercise safely. If you are not sure how to start, it is recommended to seek professional guidance or consult a fitness instructor and make a complete training plan that suits you to avoid injury or other adverse consequences. In addition, if you have been doing professional exercises such as bench press or inclined plate bench press, you can use a standing barbell for auxiliary training. Then, you can strengthen your chest muscles by increasing weight and repetitions as part of your regular training plan.
It should be noted that any exercise needs to gradually increase the intensity, follow the correct form and skills, and minimize the risk of injury and strain. In addition, diet and sleep are equally important for exercise and muscle development, and they need adequate nutrition and rest time.
Generally speaking, standing barbell can strengthen chest muscles to some extent, but it is not the best choice. You can consider using other more professional exercise methods to achieve better results. If you have no experience, it is recommended to seek the guidance and advice of fitness professionals to ensure that your training is safe and reliable and achieve the expected goals.