JM Press your way to a bigger overhead and bench!
The JM Press is a powerful tool to add both strength and size to your triceps.
Created by JM Blakley, a prolific bench presser, this has been a proven method to build your triceps by some of the best. The JM Press is a blend between a close grip bench and a skull crusher. The movement will allow you to load the triceps with a heavy load without adding stress to the shoulders or pecs.
You’ll find this in our Look Strong Naked programs because we believe it is a highly effective movement that will push your pressing power to the next level.
To do the JM Press:
· Set up a little lower than you normally would on the bench, you want to avoid hitting the uprights.
· Hold the bar with a close grip – maybe two fingers on the smooth part of the barbell and unrack the bar
· Begin the descent of the bar by breaking with your elbows first and lower the bar towards your chin. There’s no perfect place to lower the bar to, you’ll have to find that comfortable spot for you.
· As you lower the bar, keep your elbows high and your arms at 45 degrees from your torso. Avoid letting your elbows drop, that will keep the load on your triceps and keep your shoulders out of the movement.
· You’ll lower the bar until your forearms contact your biceps. At that point, punch the bar straight back up
Some tips for the JM Press
· Start light! Let your body get used to the movement and keep your triceps tendons happy. Light weight for high reps is a great introduction to get started and will work towards muscle growth.
· You’ll be able to progress this movement quickly as you get used to it, to the point where you can push some heavy weight and really challenge your triceps
· Use these as a secondary movement after your main press