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Barbell Larsen Bench Press

Build serious chest strength with the Barbell Larsen Bench Press. A challenging variation for experienced lifters!

Exercise video 2
Ms. Grey
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Required Equipment

Barbell thumbnail
Barbell
Exercise Bench thumbnail
Exercise Bench
Weight Plates thumbnail
Weight Plates

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet lifted off the floor, holding the barbell with a medium grip.

  2. Unrack the barbell and hold it directly over your chest with your arms fully extended.

  3. Inhale as you slowly lower the bar down until it touches your mid-chest.

  4. Pause briefly while keeping your core braced and your feet elevated off the ground.

  5. Exhale and press the barbell straight back up to the starting position.