French Press: how to do it and form tips

An overhead barbell or EZ-bar tricep extension. Loads the long head of the triceps in deep stretch — the position they're weakest in.

Form tips

  1. Sit upright on a bench with back support.
  2. Lower the bar behind your head with elbows tracking forward.
  3. Don't flare your elbows — keep them close to your ears.
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