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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Advanced

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The guillotine press targets your upper chest with intense stretch and muscle activation. It builds serious chest mass and strength through extended range of motion.

How To

1. Lie on a bench with your eyes directly under the barbell. Keep your feet flat on the floor. 2. Grip the bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width. Unrack and position the bar over your upper chest. 3. Lower the guillotine press slowly toward your neck/upper throat area. Keep your elbows flared wide throughout the movement. 4. Stop when you feel a deep stretch in your chest muscles. Don't let the bar touch your neck. 5. Press the weight back up in a controlled motion. Focus on squeezing your chest muscles at the top.

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight and maintain a slight arch in your lower back during the guillotine press • Lower the weight very slowly to maximize the stretch and prevent injury • Never bounce the bar off your neck - control the guillotine press throughout the entire range of motion • Use a spotter for safety since this exercise puts you in a vulnerable position

Common Mistakes

• Lowering the guillotine press too fast which can cause serious neck or shoulder injury • Using too much weight before mastering the proper form and range of motion • Allowing the bar to actually touch your neck during the guillotine press instead of stopping just short

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