Elbows flare on the dead stop drive
Without a stretch reflex the elbows flare to recruit the pec.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Pin Press (Tricep Lockout Strength)
Coaching cues
- Bar on pins just above the chest; press from a dead stop
- No stretch reflex — pure concentric tricep strength from the pins
- Drive to full lockout; lower back to the pins between every rep
- Builds top-end bench press lockout strength
Common faults 2
Bouncing off the pins
Using the pin contact as a bounce defeats the dead-stop purpose.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗