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Barbell JM-Bench Press

Expert Advice

Keep your elbows tucked and wrists straight to maximize triceps engagement and reduce the risk of injury.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie back on a flat bench with a barbell in a close grip position.
  2. Lower the barbell towards your lower chest or upper abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Press the barbell back up to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Triceps
Triceps50%
Secondary
Shoulders
Shoulders25%
Chest
Chest25%
50%Triceps25%Shoulders25%Chest
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength

Alternatives

Diamond Push-up
Cable Pushdown
Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press
Dumbbell Skull Crusher on Floor
Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension
Triceps Dip on Floor
Close-Grip Push-up
Dumbbell Close-Grip Press
Bench dip on floor
Cable Pushdown (Straight bar)