LiftsmithWide-grip bench press
A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the front delts, triceps. Equipment: barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
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WorksChestFront deltsTriceps
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How to do it
- Setup: Hands a thumb’s length wider than your usual grip.
- Lower to the middle of the chest
- Keep forearms vertical as you press
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