Wide-Grip Bench Press

Starting position

• Lie flat on the bench, eyes under the bar, feet planted.
• Grip clearly wider than shoulder width, bar over the chest with straight arms.

Execution

• Lower the bar under control to the middle of the chest, elbows pointing out.
• Press up powerfully, shoulder blades stay together.
• Breathe in on the way down, breathe out as you press.

Common mistakes

• Grip so wide that the shoulders hurt.
• Lifting the glutes off the bench.
• Half reps without touching the chest.