JM Press

How to do the JM Press

1. Start the exercise the same way you would a close grip bench press. You will lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell at arms length (fully extended) with the elbows in. However, instead of having the arms perpendicular to the torso, make sure the bar is set in a direct line above the upper chest. This will be your starting position.
2. Now beginning from a fully extended position lower the bar down as if performing a lying triceps extension. Inhale as you perform this movement. When you reach the half way point, let the bar roll back about one inch by moving the upper arms towards your legs until they are perpendicular to the torso. Tip: Keep the bend at the elbows constant as you bring the upper arms forward.
3. As you exhale, press the bar back up by using the triceps to perform a close grip bench press.
4. Now go back to the starting position and start over.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	triceps
Secondary	chest, shoulders
Equipment	barbell
Difficulty	beginner
Type	compound

No barbell? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Bench Dips Bodyweight Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell Bodyweight Dips - Triceps Version Bodyweight Incline Push-Up Close-Grip Bodyweight Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position Bodyweight Close-Grip Dumbbell Press Dumbbell

Harder than the JM Press

Bench Press with Chains expert · Barbell Chain Handle Extension intermediate · Other Equipment Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension intermediate · Dumbbell

Superset the JM Press with

Opposing biceps work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Barbell Curl biceps Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline biceps Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl biceps Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl biceps

Common questions

What muscles does the JM Press work?

The JM Press primarily works the triceps, with the chest and shoulders as secondary movers. Bench Dips, Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press, and Close-Grip Dumbbell Press train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the JM Press?

A Barbell. Without a barbell, Bench Dips, Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell, and Dips - Triceps Version train the same muscle, and 11 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the JM Press suitable for beginners?

Yes, the JM Press is rated beginner. Bench Press with Chains, Chain Handle Extension, and Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension are the progressions from here.

Where should the JM Press go in a workout?

Early — the JM Press is compound, working 3 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh, then superset Barbell Curl and Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline later.

Similar exercises

Bench Dips Bodyweight Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press Barbell Close-Grip Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press EZ Curl Bar Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell Bodyweight Decline Close-Grip Bench To Skull Crusher Barbell