The present invention addresses the objective of providing a bench-press training apparatus that enables bench-press training to be safely performed by an individual and enables the core muscles to be adequately toned while using machine weights. The present invention is provided with a load-reducing mechanism provided under the bench-press platform and loaded vertically from below using a load-transmitting wire, the load-reducing mechanism reducing the load on a freely moving load-bearing shaft. The load-reducing mechanism is provided with a foot press platform that can be moved by the action resulting from the user flexing their legs, and a transmission means for transmitting the stepping force exerted on the foot-press platform and the movement of the foot press platform to the load-bearing shaft. When the user depresses the foot-press platform upon performing a bench-press motion, the load on the load-bearing shaft exerted on the hands and chest of the user is reduced by the transmission means. Also, when the user is performing a full squat and raises the shaft using their hands, the load of the load-bearing shaft exerted on the legs of the user is reduced by the transmission means.
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