
What Muscles the Barbell Wide Bench Press Actually Works
Chest does most of the work in the wide bench press, with shoulders and triceps helping every rep. Grip width and bar path decide where the effort shifts.
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Chest does most of the work in the wide bench press, with shoulders and triceps helping every rep. Grip width and bar path decide where the effort shifts.

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