Push · Experienced
JM Press
A hybrid of a close grip press and a skull crusher that loads the triceps heavily.
Drawings by Everkinetic, CC BY-SA 4.0, shown white on dark.
- Works
- triceps; also chest
- Kit
- Barbell, Bench, Rack
- Dose
- 6 to 10 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Lie on a flat bench with a close grip on the bar, arms straight over your chest.
While you move
- Close grip, wrists straight
- Bar travels toward your chin
- Elbows point to your feet
- Press back up
Avoid
- Letting the elbows flare
- Going heavy before the groove is clear
- Dropping the bar too fast
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders or your wrists.