JM Press

A compound barbell exercise for the triceps brachii.

  • Triceps
  • Barbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainTriceps brachii
AlsoPectoralis major, Anterior deltoid

Setup

It is a hybrid of a close-grip press and skullcrusher that overloads the triceps.

How to do it well

  • Lower the bar toward the upper chest and throat
  • Let the elbows travel forward
  • Press back up to lockout

Common mistakes

  • Turning it into a full bench press
  • Losing control near the neck

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.