Barbell Guillotine Bench Press

A chest exercise that targets the upper pectoral muscles with an emphasis on a lower bar path to engage the pecs more directly.

Instructions

• Lie on a flat bench with a barbell racked above your head.
• Unrack the barbell and position it directly over your neck.
• Lower the barbell slowly downward while maintaining control.
• Stop just above the neck, ensuring that the bar does not touch it.
• Press the barbell back up to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Lowering the barbell too quickly, risking injury to the neck.
• Allowing the elbows to flare out excessively, which can strain the shoulders.
• Not maintaining proper control throughout the movement.
• Touching the barbell to the neck or chest, risking injury.

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