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Barbell pin presses

Intermediate

Barbell pin presses is a compound barbell exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Set up a barbell on a power rack at chest height.
  2. 2Stand facing the barbell and position yourself underneath it, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest, with your arms fully extended.
  5. 5Lower the barbell down towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  6. 6Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  7. 7Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Triceps pressBodyweight
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  • Barbell one arm floor pressBarbell
  • Stalder pressBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Triceps pressBodyweight
  • Dumbbell close-grip pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying elbow pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Stalder pressBodyweight
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