How to Do Barbell Spoto Press

Barbell Spoto Press is a chest exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Spoto Press

  1. 01Lie flat on the bench with eyes directly under the barbell and feet planted firmly on the floor.
  2. 02Unrack the barbell with a shoulder-width grip and establish a stable shoulder blade retraction.
  3. 03Lower the barbell toward the lower chest and pause abruptly one inch above the torso for one full second.
  4. 04Drive the barbell upward with maximum force until elbows reach full extension.
  5. 05Exhale sharply at the top of the movement while maintaining a slight arch in the upper back.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Spoto 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

Stop the bar one inch above the chest to maintain maximum tension on the pectorals without using momentum.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Spoto Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Spoto Press work?

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

How do you do Barbell Spoto Press correctly?

Lie flat on the bench with eyes directly under the barbell and feet planted firmly on the floor. Unrack the barbell with a shoulder-width grip and establish a stable shoulder blade retraction. Lower the barbell toward the lower chest and pause abruptly one inch above the torso for one full second. Drive the barbell upward with maximum force until elbows reach full extension. Exhale sharply at the top of the movement while maintaining a slight arch in the upper back.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Spoto Press?

Stop the bar one inch above the chest to maintain maximum tension on the pectorals without using momentum.

Is Barbell Spoto Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Spoto Press?

Barbell Spoto Press uses barbell.

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