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Barbell Wide Bench Press 101 Video Tutorial

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Barbell Wide Bench Press
Barbell Wide Bench Press

Exercise Synopsis

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Secondary Targets

Execution

Compound

Force Type

Push (Bilateral)

Required Equipment

Barbell

Fitness Level

Intermediate

Variations

None

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.

EQUIPMENT

Barbell

EXECUTION

Compound

FITNESS LEVEL

Advanced

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