Barbell Larsen Press (Tucked Elbows)
A bench-press variation performed without pushing through the feet. In this demonstration the bar travels toward the lower chest while the elbows stay closer to the torso. The upper body presses the bar as the trunk remains stable on the bench.
- Body part
- Chest: all exercises
- Movement
- Push: all exercises
What it trains
- Chest MiddlePrimary100%
- Chest LowerSecondary85%
- Chest UpperSecondary85%
- Triceps Long HeadSecondary70%
- Triceps Medial HeadSecondary70%
- Triceps Lateral HeadSecondary70%
How to perform
Lie on a flat bench under the bar and extend the legs without using the feet to drive from the floor.
Take an even grip, unrack the bar and hold it under control above the chest.
Lower the bar toward the lower chest while keeping the elbows closer to the torso, as demonstrated.
Press the bar back up under control and repeat without pushing through the feet.
Tips
Keep the shoulders and trunk steady on the bench throughout the press.
Use a load that lets you control the lower-chest bar path without bouncing.
Common mistakes
Flare the elbows and move the bar higher on the chest, changing this variation's demonstrated path.
Bounce the bar or use the legs to drive the weight upward.
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