Guillotine Press

Step-by-step technique for Guillotine Press, an exercise for upper chest using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Lie on the bench and grip the bar wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Lower the bar slowly toward your upper chest.
  3. Keep your elbows flared out.
  4. Press up under control.
Coach tip: Use light weight and a spotter. Demanding on the shoulders.

Muscles worked

Primary: Upper Chest
Secondary: Front Delts, Triceps

Guillotine Press is a strength exercise that loads the upper chest using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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