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Barbell Wide Bench Press

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Chest

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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log barbell_wide_bench_press 3x10@45
also valid: /log barbell-wide-bench-press 3x10@45 · /log barbell wide bench press 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log barbell_wide_bench_press 3x10
also valid: /log barbell-wide-bench-press 3x10 · /log barbell wide bench press 3x10
Reps
/log barbell_wide_bench_press 20
also valid: /log barbell-wide-bench-press 20 · /log barbell wide bench press 20

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Demonstration

Barbell Wide Bench Press demonstration animation
Demo: Barbell Wide Bench Press — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 PectoralsShouldersTriceps🛠 Barbell
  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.

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