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barbell wide bench press

Intermediate
barbell wide bench press

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
  4. 4Lower the barbell slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly flared out.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest, then push it back up to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Pectorals
Body Part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Force
Push
Grips
Overhand
Mechanic
Compound
Secondary
Shoulders, Triceps

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