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Pectorals

Barbell Guillotine Bench Press

This exercise is very similar to a standard bench press, but you lower the bar to your neck instead of your chest. This small change makes the upper part of your chest muscles work harder. Because the bar comes close to your neck, you must use perfect control to stay safe.

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Barbell Guillotine Bench Press demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Lie flat on the bench with your back touching the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Hold the barbell with your hands wider than your shoulders.
  3. 3Slowly lower the bar down toward your neck while keeping your elbows pointing out to the sides.
  4. 4Stop moving for a second when the bar is just above your neck.
  5. 5Push the bar straight up until your arms are fully straight again.
  6. 6Repeat these steps for your set.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Pectorals
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders
Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
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