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How to do Barbell Guillotine Bench Press
The barbell guillotine bench press is a variation of the bench press where the bar is lowered to the neck instead of the chest, placing greater emphasis on the upper pectorals. This exercise requires careful control and proper technique to avoid injury.
How to do Barbell Guillotine Bench Press, step by step
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower the barbell slowly towards your neck, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your neck.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Barbell Guillotine Bench Press in SPLYT
Barbell Guillotine Bench Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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