Guillotine Press

Guillotine Press Instructions

• Set up for the Guillotine Press the same way you would for a regular barbell bench press.
• Focus on pinching your shoulder blades (scapulas) together as you lie back on the bench. 
• This creates a stable shoulder position to press from.
• Using an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
• Try to ‘break the bar’ in half as you grip it, this will create lat and upper back tightness.
• Lower it as close as possible towards your neck.
• After a quick pause, press the bar back up.
• Still continue to ‘break the bar’ apart as you press up, this will keep your form locked in.
• Do not let your butt come off of the bench or excessively arch your back.

*Tips*

• NEVER OVERLOAD this exercise. There is no reason to attempt a max effort lift on this movement.
• Use a spotter/lighter weight, as this lift can be challenging and potentially dangerous.
• Make sure the lowering movement is slow and the weight is controlled at all times.