How to Do Barbell Jm Bench Press

Barbell Jm Bench Press is a triceps exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Jm Bench Press

  1. 01Lie on the bench and grip the barbell with hands spaced narrower than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Unrack the bar and hold it directly above the upper chest with elbows tucked.
  3. 03Lower the bar toward the chin by allowing the elbows to travel forward while the forearms fold back.
  4. 04Stop the descent when the forearms make contact with the biceps.
  5. 05Press the bar back to the starting position by extending the elbows and driving the weight toward the ceiling.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Jm Bench Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

The bar should travel toward the chin rather than the forehead to maintain the specific mechanical advantage required for this hybrid press.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Jm Bench Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Jm Bench Press work?

Barbell Jm Bench Press is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Jm Bench Press correctly?

Lie on the bench and grip the barbell with hands spaced narrower than shoulder-width. Unrack the bar and hold it directly above the upper chest with elbows tucked. Lower the bar toward the chin by allowing the elbows to travel forward while the forearms fold back. Stop the descent when the forearms make contact with the biceps. Press the bar back to the starting position by extending the elbows and driving the weight toward the ceiling.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Jm Bench Press?

The bar should travel toward the chin rather than the forehead to maintain the specific mechanical advantage required for this hybrid press.

Is Barbell Jm Bench Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Jm Bench Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Jm Bench Press?

Barbell Jm Bench Press uses barbell and bench.

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