Wide Grip Barbell Bench Press Video Exercise Guide

The wide grip barbell bench press is an exercise used to strengthen and build the muscles of the chest. The wide grip barbell bench press is a variation of the bench press that utilizes a slight change in hand positioning to alter the range of motion and emphasis on the muscles targeted during the exercise.

The wide grip barbell bench press places slightly more tension on the chest muscles to move the weight when compared to its closer grip counterparts. It can also help those who experience shoulder pain while pressing to shorten the range of motion of the bench press.