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Exercise 1751 · REF bndCa3Q

Barbell Pin Presses exercise animation

Barbell Pin Presses

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Triceps

Pin presses start the bar from a dead stop on safety pins set at a specific height, removing the stretch reflex and any bounce out of the bottom. That makes it one of the better tools for building strength at a sticking point, since you can set the pins right at the height where your press usually stalls. It's an accessory movement, not a replacement for full range-of-motion pressing.

How to Do the Barbell Pin Presses

  1. Set up a barbell on a power rack at chest height.
  2. Stand facing the barbell and position yourself underneath it, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it directly above your chest, with your arms fully extended.
  5. Lower the barbell down towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  6. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  7. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Pin Presses primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Pin Presses work?
The Barbell Pin Presses primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Pin Presses?
The Barbell Pin Presses is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Pin Presses?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.