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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

Exercise Description

The wide grip bench press targets your outer chest more than regular bench press. It builds a wider, fuller chest while still working your shoulders and triceps.

How To

1. Lie on the bench with your hands gripping the barbell wider than shoulder-width apart 2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground and keep your back slightly arched 3. Lower the wide grip bench press bar slowly to your chest, keeping your elbows flared out 4. Press the bar back up in a straight line, squeezing your chest muscles 5. Complete your wide grip bench press reps with controlled movement throughout

Form Tips

• Keep your grip about 1.5 times wider than shoulder-width for the wide grip bench press • Don't let your elbows drop too low - stop when the bar touches your chest • Squeeze your shoulder blades together throughout the wide grip bench press movement • Keep your wrists straight and aligned over your forearms

Common Mistakes

• Gripping too wide which puts your shoulders at risk during the wide grip bench press • Bouncing the bar off your chest instead of controlling the movement • Letting your wide grip bench press form break down by arching your back too much

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