Description

The French press is an isolation exercise that stimulates the triceps well and in which the long head of the triceps also works considerably.

Exercise

French Press

On the ground

Type: Unilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Kurzhantel

Tutorial

1

Take a dumbbell in each hand and lie on the floor with your legs bent.
2

Position your upper arms and bend your elbow joints so that your elbows point towards the ceiling. Upper arms should not be completely perpendicular to the floor, but slightly slanted (elbows towards the head) so that the triceps are slightly stretched. Elbows are shoulder-width apart. Place your hands in a neutral position (palms facing inwards). Tense your stomach and buttocks. This is the starting position.
3

Now fully extend your arms in a powerful but controlled manner. The upper arms remain in the same position. Exhale and tense the triceps hard.
4

Bend your elbows slowly and under full control until the maximum bend in the elbow is reached. Breathe in as you do so.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

The position of the elbows is important here. You should adopt a position that feels natural, but the elbows should not point too far outwards, as this increases the shear forces on the elbow joint and reduces the stimulation of the triceps.