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Barbell jm bench press

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Barbell jm bench press is a compound barbell exercise for the triceps, also working the chest and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

ChestFront delts

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Ez barbell jm bench pressEZ bar
  • Barbell close-grip bench pressBarbell
  • Barbell incline close grip bench pressBarbell
  • Barbell reverse close-grip bench pressBarbell
  • Dumbbell twisting bench pressDumbbell
  • Three bench dipBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Smith close-grip bench pressSmith machine
  • Barbell close-grip bench pressBarbell
  • Barbell incline close grip bench pressBarbell
  • Barbell reverse close-grip bench pressBarbell
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