Barbell california press

Muscles worked: Upper arms
Upper arms
🔧 Barbell ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Lie on a bench, feet flat, close grip on the barbell (slightly narrower than shoulder-width). Unrack and extend arms above your chest. Lower the barbell to your chest, elbows tucked. Extend elbows, bringing the barbell towards your forehead. Press the barbell back to the starting position. Repeat.

Muscles Worked

Triceps

Tips

Engage your core for stability. Keep elbows tucked to maximize triceps activation and minimize shoulder strain. Control the descent. Ensure a smooth transition between phases. Start with a lighter weight. Breathe in on the descent, exhale on the press.

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