Abstract: A safety bench pressing apparatus is disclosed which prevents injury from the droppage of barbells. The apparatus includes a three sided frame which functions to catch barbells that are dropped during bench pressing by a person reclining on a standard bench pressing bench. The three sides of the frame include a horizontal member and first and second vertical sections which are respectively joined to the ends of the horizontal member. Each vertical section contains a horizontal support which is vertically positioned above the bench. The horizontal supports catch any barbells which are dropped above the head, neck and chest cavity of a person reclining on the bench during bench pressing. The horizontal members are adjustable in height.