French Press (Dumbbell)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Triceps

Quick Cues

1

Lower behind your head

2

Keep elbows pointed up

3

Full stretch at the bottom

4

Lock out at the top

Equipment Needed

DumbbellFlat Bench

Common Mistakes

Letting the elbows drift apart

Arching the back excessively

Using momentum to press the weight up

Pro Tips

Use one or both dumbbells held overhead for the long-head stretch

Lower the weight slowly behind your head for a full 3-second eccentric

Keep your upper arms close to your ears

Your Progress

Variations

Barbell French Press

Overhead Cable Extension

Skull Crushers