Barbell Wide Bench Press

Exercise Details

Body Part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Target Muscle
Pectorals
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How to Perform

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

Secondary Muscles

shoulderstriceps
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