Barbell Wide Bench Press 101 Video Tutorial
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Exercise Synopsis
Target Muscle Group
Chest
Execution
Compound
Force Type
Push (Bilateral)
Required Equipment
Barbell
Fitness Level
Intermediate
Variations
None
Alternatives
Timer
Hour
Minute
Second
Stopwatch
00:00:00:00
Overview
The barbell wide bench press is a chest exercise that targets the pectoralis major muscles. It is performed by lying on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent A barbell is held with an overhand grip, and the hands are placed wider than shoulder-width apart. The bar is then lowered to the chest, and then pressed back up to the starting position. The barbell wide bench press is a compound exercise that works multiple muscles at the same time, including the pectoralis major, triceps, and anterior deltoids.
How to Perform
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Variations
Variations of fitness exercises refer to different ways of performing a specific exercise or movement to target various muscle groups, intensities, or goals. These variations aim to challenge the body differently, prevent plateaus, and cater to individuals with varying fitness levels.
Alternatives
Alternative exercises in fitness refer to different movements or activities that target similar muscle groups or serve the same training purpose as the primary exercise. These alternative exercises can be used as substitutes when the original exercise is unavailable or challenging to perform due to various reasons such as equipment limitations, injuries, or personal preferences.