JM Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the triceps, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do JM Press
- Start the exercise the same way you would a close grip bench press. You will lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell at arms length (fully extended) with the elbows in. However, instead of having the arms perpendicular to the torso, make sure the bar is set in a direct line above the upper chest. This will be your starting position.
- Now beginning from a fully extended position lower the bar down as if performing a lying triceps extension. Inhale as you perform this movement. When you reach the half way point, let the bar roll back about one inch by moving the upper arms towards your legs until they are perpendicular to the torso. Tip: Keep the bend at the elbows constant as you bring the upper arms forward.
- As you exhale, press the bar back up by using the triceps to perform a close grip bench press.
- Now go back to the starting position and start over.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do jm press work?
JM Press primarily works the triceps. The chest and shoulders assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for jm press?
JM Press uses barbell.
JM Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. JM Press is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of jm press?
Close-Grip Dumbbell Press, Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press, Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my jm press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; jm press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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