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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The close grip pin press builds triceps strength and power from a dead stop position. It eliminates the stretch reflex, forcing your triceps to work harder.

How To

1. Set the safety pins in a power rack at mid-chest height and place a barbell on them 2. Lie on the bench and grip the barbell with hands 6-8 inches apart, palms facing up 3. Press the bar straight up from the pins, keeping your elbows close to your body during the close grip pin press 4. Squeeze your triceps hard at the top, then lower the bar back to the pins with control 5. Let the bar come to a complete stop on the pins before pressing again for each close grip pin press rep

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides throughout the entire close grip pin press movement • Don't bounce the bar off the pins - let it come to a dead stop before each rep • Use a grip width that's comfortable but narrow enough to target your triceps effectively • Keep your core tight and maintain a slight arch in your back during the close grip pin press

Common Mistakes

• Gripping the bar too narrow, which puts excessive stress on your wrists and elbows • Flaring your elbows out wide during the close grip pin press, which reduces triceps activation • Bouncing the bar off the pins instead of pausing, which defeats the purpose of the pin press variation

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