Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Pin Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Pectoralis major |
| Also | Triceps brachii, Anterior deltoid |
Setup
A bench inside a rack with the safety pins at the chosen height.
How to do it well
- Bar rests on the pins at the sticking point
- Press from a dead stop with no bounce
- Lower under control back to the pins
Common mistakes
- Rolling the bar on the pins
- Pins set so low it is a floor press
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.