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JM Press

A hybrid of a close-grip bench and a skull crusher, and a powerlifting staple for building lockout strength.

StrengthBarbellControlledAll barbell exercisesAll triceps exercises

What it works

Triceps

How to do it

  1. 1A hybrid of a close-grip bench and a skull crusher: lower the bar toward the upper chest and throat with the elbows travelling forward, then press back.
  2. 2Keep it light while you learn the groove — it's a favourite of powerlifters for building lockout strength.

Cues that matter

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