Barbell Close Grip Larsen Press
Description
The barbell close grip Larsen press, named after Norwegian powerlifter Marte Elverum Larsen, is a close grip bench press performed with feet up on the bench rather than planted on the floor. The lifted feet remove leg drive entirely, forcing the chest, triceps, and core to do all the work. The close grip emphasizes the triceps.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Close Grip Larsen Press Instructions
- Lie on a flat bench with eyes under the bar.
- Lift your feet off the floor and place them flat on the bench or hold them in the air.
- Grip the bar with hands shoulder-width or slightly closer.
- Pull your shoulder blades back and brace your core hard.
- Unrack the bar and hold it over your chest with arms extended.
- Lower the bar to your chest while keeping elbows tucked.
- Press the bar back up by extending the elbows and squeezing the chest.
- Maintain the elevated foot position throughout the set.
Barbell Close Grip Larsen Press Form & Visual
Barbell Close Grip Larsen Press Benefits
- Removes leg drive entirely
- Forces strict upper body work
- Heavy tricep loading
- Builds bench press technique
- Strong core engagement
- Useful for breaking through bench plateaus
Barbell Close Grip Larsen Press Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
- Anconeus
Barbell Close Grip Larsen Press Variations & Alternatives
- Larsen Press
- Close Grip Bench Press
- Floor Press
- Bench Press
