Barbell Guillotine Bench Press
This is an advanced exercise for chest strengthening.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Flat bench, Rack
- Muscle groups
- Chest
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps
How to perform this exercise
- Lie on a flat bench with you feet planted firmly on the floor.
- Grasp the bar a little wider than shoulder width apart.
- Raise the barbell above your body and move it to the top of your chest, near your neck.
- This is your starting position.
- Lower the bar down so it just touches the top of your chest.
- Raise the bar till your arms are fully extended and your elbows are locked.
- Return to starting position.
- Repeat.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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