Description

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

Exercise

French Press

Sitting

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: SZ-Stange, Schrägbank

Tutorial

1

Pick up a barbell and choose the grip width accordingly so that it is not too narrow or too wide and lie down on a 60° incline bench.
2

Now bring your arms towards your head so that your elbows are approximately at head height and point towards the ceiling. Palms point diagonally upwards/inside. Tense your stomach and buttocks. This is the starting position.
3

Fully extend your elbows until your upper arms and forearms are in line and you are holding the SZ bar above your head. Your shoulders and upper arms remain in the same position throughout the exercise. Exhale as you do this.
4

Slowly bend your arms until the SZ bar is behind your head. 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.