Barbell Wide Bench Press

Barbell Wide Bench Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on a bench with your back supported, knees bent, and feet on the floor.
  • 2Grab a barbell over the chest with your arms extended, hands double shoulder-width apart, and palms facing forward.
  • 3Lower the barbell by bending your arms and dipping your elbows under the bench.

Tips:

  • Keep your back nicely supported on the bench.
  • Keep your wrists straight and avoid bending them.
  • Maintain a smooth breathing pattern and avoid breath-holding.

Barbell Wide Bench Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs