Tate Press

The Tate Press primarily works the Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Dumbbell chest press with neutral grip and elbows high emphasizing triceps.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementHorizontal Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryTriceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head)
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie supine on bench. Grasp dumbbells with firm grip. Execution: Press weight forward and away from chest until arms are extended. 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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