Exercise technique

barbell jm bench press

The barbell JM bench press is a triceps-focused pressing movement that combines elements of a close-grip bench press and a triceps extension. It is performed lying on a bench, lowering the barbell to the chest with elbows tucked, and pressing back up.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lower the barbell to your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  4. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Chest, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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