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Barbell guillotine bench press

Barbell guillotine bench press

Difficulty

Advanced

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Pectorals

Secondary Muscles

shoulders, triceps

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Chest

The barbell guillotine bench press is a variation of the bench press where the bar is lowered to the neck instead of the chest, placing greater emphasis on the upper pectorals. This exercise requires careful control and proper technique to avoid injury.

The barbell guillotine bench press is a variation of the bench press where the bar is lowered to the neck instead of the chest, placing greater emphasis on the upper pectorals. This exercise requires careful control and proper technique to avoid injury.

The barbell guillotine bench press is a variation of the bench press where the bar is lowered to the neck instead of the chest, placing greater emphasis on the upper pectorals. This exercise requires careful control and proper technique to avoid injury.

How to Do the Barbell guillotine bench press

How to Do the Barbell guillotine bench press

How to Do the Barbell guillotine bench press

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower the barbell slowly towards your neck, keeping your elbows pointed outwards. Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your neck. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

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Band bench press

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