The barbell wide bench press is a compound strength exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and tricep. It requires a barbell and a bench, and involves lowering the barbell to the chest with a wide grip before pressing it back up.
Also Works
ShouldersTriceps
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.