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Barbell Guillotine Bench Press

Barbell Guillotine Bench Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: intermediate.

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  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Levelintermediate
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, shoulders
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  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 an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lower the barbell slowly towards your neck, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.
  4. Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your neck.
  5. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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