How to Do Barbell Larsen Bench Press

Barbell Larsen Bench Press is a chest exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Larsen Bench Press

  1. 01Lie flat on the bench and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Extend the legs straight out in front of the bench, keeping the heels hovering just off the floor or resting on the bench end.
  3. 03Unrack the barbell and stabilize it directly over the mid-chest.
  4. 04Lower the bar to the sternum while keeping the elbows at a 45 degree angle to the ribs.
  5. 05Drive the bar upward until the elbows reach full extension while maintaining total torso rigidity.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Larsen Bench Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

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

Keep the heels glued together and knees flared out to create a stable base that prevents the torso from rocking on the bench.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Larsen Bench Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Larsen Bench Press work?

Barbell Larsen Bench Press is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Larsen Bench Press correctly?

Lie flat on the bench and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width. Extend the legs straight out in front of the bench, keeping the heels hovering just off the floor or resting on the bench end. Unrack the barbell and stabilize it directly over the mid-chest. Lower the bar to the sternum while keeping the elbows at a 45 degree angle to the ribs. Drive the bar upward until the elbows reach full extension while maintaining total torso rigidity.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Larsen Bench Press?

Keep the heels glued together and knees flared out to create a stable base that prevents the torso from rocking on the bench.

Is Barbell Larsen Bench Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Larsen Bench Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Larsen Bench Press?

Barbell Larsen Bench Press uses barbell and bench.

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