French Press
Triceps
3 Variants
How to perform it
Exercise to strengthen triceps and shoulders, improving arm extension.
Variants
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Cable French Press
Triceps
Abdominals
Forearms
Deltoids
Lower Back
Hold the rope attachment overhead with your elbows bent and positioned close to your head. Keeping your upper arms fixed and elbows pointed forward, extend your arms upward until your triceps are fully contracted. Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position to feel a deep stretch in your triceps.
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French Press barbell
Triceps
Abdominals
Forearms
Deltoids
Lower Back
Exercise to strengthen triceps and shoulders, improving arm extension.
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French Press dumbbells
Triceps
Abdominals
Forearms
Deltoids
Lower Back
Exercise to strengthen triceps and shoulders, improving arm extension.
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Frequently asked questions
French Press: which muscles does it work?
It mainly works the Triceps. As supporting muscles it also works the Abdominals, Forearms, Deltoids, Lower Back.
French Press: do you need equipment?
Yes, it typically uses: Dumbbells.
French Press: what variations are there?
Common variations include: Cable French Press, French Press barbell, French Press dumbbells.
