How to Do Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows

Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows is a triceps exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows

  1. 01Lie on a bench with the knees bent and feet flat on the surface to eliminate the lower back arch.
  2. 02Grip the barbell with hands shoulder-width apart and elbows tucked tightly against the torso.
  3. 03Press the barbell vertically until the elbows reach full extension over the mid-chest.
  4. 04Lower the bar slowly until the upper arms make light contact with the ribs.
  5. 05Exhale forcefully during the upward press phase.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

Tap to explore manually

Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the elbows brush the ribcage to maximize triceps recruitment and minimize stress on the anterior deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows questions

What muscles does Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows work?

Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows correctly?

Lie on a bench with the knees bent and feet flat on the surface to eliminate the lower back arch. Grip the barbell with hands shoulder-width apart and elbows tucked tightly against the torso. Press the barbell vertically until the elbows reach full extension over the mid-chest. Lower the bar slowly until the upper arms make light contact with the ribs. Exhale forcefully during the upward press phase.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows?

Ensure the elbows brush the ribcage to maximize triceps recruitment and minimize stress on the anterior deltoids.

Is Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows suitable for beginners?

Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows?

Barbell Hooklying Bench Press Close Elbows uses barbell and bench.

A90 Intelligence

Put this into a real plan.

A90 Intelligence programmes barbell hooklying bench press close elbows into a 30, 60 or 90 day plan built around your equipment, then adjusts it as you train.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free to download · 7 day free trial · Cancel anytime