Triceps · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Pin Presses

Barbell pin presses are a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by pressing a barbell from a set height on a power rack. This movement emphasizes lockout strength and triceps development.

Barbell Pin Presses demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Pin Presses, step by step

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

Muscles worked

Barbell Pin Presses works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

Track Barbell Pin Presses in SPLYT

Barbell Pin Presses is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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