Barbell Guillotine Bench Press
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Grasp the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and lift the bar off the rack with your arms fully extended.
Lower the barbell to your upper chest or neck area in a controlled manner, keeping your elbows flared out to the sides.
Pause for a moment when the barbell is close to touching your neck or chest, ensuring not to let it rest on your body.
Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms but not locking out your elbows to maintain tension in your chest muscles. Repeat the process for your desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Grip and Bar Path: Grasp the barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. The bar should be directly above your neck, hence the name 'guillotine'. A common mistake is to bring the bar down to the chest, as in a traditional bench press, but the correct path for a guillotine press is to lower the bar to your neck. Controlled Movement: Lower the bar in a slow and controlled manner, allowing it to lightly touch your neck before pushing it back up. Avoid dropping the bar quickly or bouncing it off your neck, as this can be dangerous and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Breathing: Breathe in as you lower the