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Animated demonstration of the barbell guillotine bench press exercise, targeting the Pectorals using Barbell.

barbell guillotine bench press

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
shoulderstriceps

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.

  2. Step 2: Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step 3: Lower the barbell slowly towards your neck, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.

  4. Step 4: Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your neck.

  5. Step 5: Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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