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JM Press

How to do the JM Press with proper form, and the muscles it works.

Muscle group
Arms
Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Chest and shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound
Level
Beginner

Video: “The Official JM Press Tutorial” by elitefts on YouTube.

How to do the JM Press

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. As you exhale, press the bar back up by using the triceps to perform a close grip bench press.
  4. Now go back to the starting position and start over.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

The JM Press mainly works your triceps, with help from your chest and shoulders.

JM Press start and finish positions

JM Press: Starting position
Starting position
JM Press: Ending position
Ending position

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