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Larsen Press (Legs Extended)

Powerlifting

Lie on a flat bench, extend and lift the legs off the floor, and hold the bar above the chest. Keep the legs raised as you lower the bar to the chest and press it back up.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Larsen Press (Legs Extended) — Start position

Larsen Press (Legs Extended)

Larsen Press (Legs Extended) — Start position
01|Start position

Lie on a flat bench, extend and lift the legs off the floor, and hold the bar above the chest.

Larsen Press (Legs Extended) — Movement
02|Movement

Keep the legs raised as you lower the bar to the chest and press it back up.

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Key points

  • Keep the legs extended and off the floor
  • Stabilize the torso on the bench
  • Lower the bar under control to the chest

Cautions

  • Don't put the feet down to create momentum
  • Avoid excessive lower-back arching
  • Keep the bar path steady

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii
  • Anterior deltoid

Equipment: Barbell, flat bench

Larsen Press (Legs Extended) — Main muscles

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