How to Do Dumbbell Tate Press

Dumbbell Tate Press is a triceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Tate Press

  1. 01Lie flat on a bench holding two dumbbells directly over the chest with palms facing the feet.
  2. 02Lower the dumbbells toward the center of the chest by bending the elbows outward while keeping the weights touching.
  3. 03Touch the ends of the dumbbells to the sternum gently without resting the weight on the chest.
  4. 04Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position using the triceps, focusing on the lockout.
  5. 05Exhale as the arms reach full extension at the top of the rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Tate 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

Keep the elbows flared out to the sides rather than tucked to ensure the tension remains on the lateral head of the triceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Tate Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Tate Press work?

Dumbbell Tate Press is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Tate Press correctly?

Lie flat on a bench holding two dumbbells directly over the chest with palms facing the feet. Lower the dumbbells toward the center of the chest by bending the elbows outward while keeping the weights touching. Touch the ends of the dumbbells to the sternum gently without resting the weight on the chest. Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position using the triceps, focusing on the lockout. Exhale as the arms reach full extension at the top of the rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Tate Press?

Keep the elbows flared out to the sides rather than tucked to ensure the tension remains on the lateral head of the triceps.

Is Dumbbell Tate Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Tate Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Tate Press?

Dumbbell Tate Press uses dumbbell.

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