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Barbell Spoto Press exercise illustration

Barbell Spoto Press

A bench press paused with the bar a little above the chest, which builds control and strength in the hardest part of the press.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Horizontal push
Mainly works
Chest
Also
Triceps and front delts

Cues

  1. Lower toward the chest
  2. Stop a little above it
  3. Pause, then press up