French Press
The French Press primarily works the Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head), with secondary activation of the Anconeus and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Seated dumbbell overhead tricep extension with both hands holding single weight.
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head) |
| Secondary | Anconeus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Lateral Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Medial Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp dumbbells with firm grip. Execution: Extend through full range of motion against resistance. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head).
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