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Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press

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Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press

Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press targets your chest, shoulders, arms, and back muscles. Using a wider grip emphasizes on front of the shoulders and outer portion of the chest.

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Instructions

  1. Lie down on your back on a flat bench. Grab the bar with an overhand grip more than shoulder-width apart and hold it above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  2. Lower the bar in a controlled manner until it is lowered towards your chest. Keep your elbows pressed to your sides, forming a 45-degree angle. Pause, then press the bar straight down and return to the starting position.

Tips

  • Don't stretch your neck too much. Keep a long neutral spine.
  • Don't throw the bar off your chest. Lower the bar under control.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024