JM Press
A hybrid of a close-grip bench and a skull crusher, and a powerlifting staple for building lockout strength.
What it works
Triceps
How to do it
- 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.
- 2Keep it light while you learn the groove — it's a favourite of powerlifters for building lockout strength.
Cues that matter
- ›Elbows travel forward as you lower
- ›Lower toward the upper chest
- ›Keep it light while you learn it
Watch a form guide for the jm press ↗
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