Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
pectoralschest
Barbell Wide Bench Press
The barbell wide bench press is a compound strength exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps. It requires a barbell and a bench, and involves lowering the barbell to the chest with a wide grip before pressing it back up.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2.Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- 4.Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly flared out.
- 5.Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shoulderstriceps
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