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Barbell Wide Bench Press

Barbell Wide Bench Press demonstration

How to do it

  1. 1The barbell wide bench press is a compound strength exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps.

Coaching cues

  • Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  • Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  • Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  • Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly flared out.
  • Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Equipment

barbell
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