Barbell Wide Bench Press
This is an exercise for chest, triceps and shoulder strengthening.
- Equipment
- Barbell, Flat bench, Rack
- Muscle groups
- Chest
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands wider than shoulder width apart on the bar and lift it off the rack, this is starting position.
- Bring the bar over your chest and lower it till it is just above your body.
- Extend your arms upward and raise the bar straight up.
- Pause for a moment and with slow controlled movement, return the bar 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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