All Exercises
Horizontal Push · Compound
JM Press
Targets Triceps with an optimal working range of 6–10 reps.
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary: Chest
Typical Rep Range
6–10 reps
Arm Dominant
Equipment Tier
Barbell & Rack
Barbell, Bench
Movement Profile
Advanced · Bilateral
Plane: Sagittal
Coaching Cues & Execution
Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of JM Press:
- 1 Lower bar in straight line towards clavicle/neck juncture
- 2 Fold forearms into biceps while keeping elbows angled forward
- 3 Press upward aggressively using triceps
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:
- ✕ Turning it into a standard close grip bench
- ✕ Dropping bar too quickly toward throat
Substitutions & Variations
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