Barbell JM Press is an advanced compound push using barbell, bench. It loads Triceps.
Why this lift
The Barbell JM Press is a advanced compound push lift. It primarily loads Triceps. Chest, Shoulders help. You need barbell, bench. Most programs place it near the start of a session, while you are fresh. You may also hear it called JM Press.
The triceps finish every press. Isolation work here is for the lockout you keep missing, not for a pump that replaces bench. This one asks for control and existing strength. Skip it until the easier variations in this library feel solid.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Triceps
- Secondary: Chest, Shoulders
Setup
- Set barbell, bench. Shoulder blades packed, wrists stacked, feet planted.
How to do it
- Lower under control, then press. Keep Triceps as the prime movers.
- Lock out without shrugging the shoulders into the ears.
Coaching cues
- Elbows under the load.
- Press yourself away from the weight.
Common mistakes
- Flaring and losing the lats. Tuck slightly and stay packed.
- Bouncing the bottom. Own the pause, then press.
How to program it
Treat the Barbell JM Press as a main lift: 3–5 working sets, add load or a rep when the last set still looks like the first. Leave isolation work for after.
Estimate a training max with the 1RM calculator from a heavy set of 3–5, then work in percentages instead of guessing the next jump.
If the Barbell JM Press does not agree with you, Bar Pushdown trains Triceps with a different setup.
Related lifts
- Bar Pushdown Triceps
- Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps
- Barbell Skullcrusher Triceps
- Bench Dip Triceps
- Cable Cuffed Single Arm Tricep Extension Triceps
- Cable Dual Overhead Tricep Extension Triceps
FAQ
What muscles does the Barbell JM Press work?
The Barbell JM Press works Triceps (primary), Chest, Shoulders (secondary).
What equipment do I need for the Barbell JM Press?
You need barbell, bench.
Is the Barbell JM Press suitable for beginners?
No. The Barbell JM Press is marked advanced. Build the pattern with the easier related lifts first.
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