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Wide-Grip Bench Press

Use a grip wider than in a regular bench press.

Powerlifting

Lie on the bench, set the shoulder blades, and take a grip wider than shoulder width. Lower the bar to the chest and press it up while maintaining the wide hand position.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Wide-Grip Bench Press — Start position

Wide-Grip Bench Press

Wide-Grip Bench Press — Start position
01|Start position

Lie on the bench, set the shoulder blades, and take a grip wider than shoulder width.

Wide-Grip Bench Press — Movement
02|Movement

Lower the bar to the chest and press it up while maintaining the wide hand position.

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Key points

  • Keep the chosen hand width unchanged.
  • Track the elbows under the bar.

Cautions

  • Stop if the front of the shoulder hurts.

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii
  • Anterior deltoid

Equipment: Barbell

Wide-Grip Bench Press — Main muscles

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