French Press - Lying Barbell Reverse

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Triceps Strength Barbell Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise works primarily the triceps.

Benefits: The exercise eliminates isolates the triceps. The reverse grip makes the exercise more difficult.

Lie face up on an exercise mat with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Grasp a barbell, with palms down (reverse) medium grip. Push the barbell up so that it is over your head (not your chest). This angle will keep tension on your triceps throughout the exercise. Your elbows should be close to your body. This is your starting position. While holding the upper arms stationary, slowly lower the bar to your forehead, keeping your forearms parallel to each other. Inhale during this movement. Slowly press the bar back up to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The triceps is a straight muscle with three heads. The long head straightens the elbow, adducts the shoulder (brings it from a side position to the body) and extends the shoulder (brings the arm from a front position down to the body). The lateral head (outer head) straightens the elbow. The medial head also straightens the elbow.