Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
- Barbell
- Weight bench
How to do it
- Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat and grip the bar clearly wider than your shoulders.
- Lift the bar off the rack and hold it straight above your chest with arms extended.
- Lower the bar slowly until it touches the middle of your chest.
- Press the bar back up, and place it back on the rack when you finish.
Beginner tip: Use less weight than your normal grip and lower the bar slowly.