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Barbell larsen press

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Barbell larsen press is a compound barbell exercise for the chest, also working the triceps, front delts, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

TricepsFront deltsAbs

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
150 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench with your eyes under the bar, grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and set your shoulder blades back and down.
  2. 2Unrack the bar over your shoulders, then straighten your legs out in front so your feet hover just off the floor.
  3. 3Brace your stomach and squeeze your thighs to keep your hips and legs still on the bench.
  4. 4Lower the bar under control to your lower chest and pause briefly without losing your upper-back position.
  5. 5Press back to lockout using only your upper body, keeping your legs up until you rack the bar.

What to do instead

  • Barbell bench pressBarbell
  • Dumbbell bench pressDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Barbell bench pressBarbell
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