LiftsmithPin press
A compound exercise for the chest and triceps, with help from the front delts. Equipment: barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
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WorksChestTricepsFront delts
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How to do it
- Setup: Set the safety pins a few centimetres above the chest.
- Lower until the bar rests on the pins
- Press from a dead stop
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Equipment
Alternatives
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