Weight Training

Guillotine Press exercise

A barbell bench press variation lowering the bar toward the neck, emphasizing upper chest.

Guillotine Press exercise demonstration

How to perform Guillotine Press

  1. Lie on a flat bench with feet planted.
  2. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulders.
  3. Unrack the bar and lower it toward your neck.
  4. Keep elbows flared out.
  5. Stop just above the neck.
  6. Press bar back up to arms' length.
  7. Repeat and rerack safely.

Use controlled movement and an appropriate variation for your current ability. Stop if an exercise causes sharp pain, and seek qualified guidance when needed.

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