Barbell JM press

Barbell, flat bench

Also called jm bench press, jm press

Barbell JM press, start positionBarbell JM press, end position
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Lie on a flat bench with a close grip and lower the bar toward the upper chest or chin, elbows angled forward. Press back up to lockout.

  1. Elbows angled forward, not flared
  2. Bar to the upper chest or chin
  3. Press to a full lockout

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell, Bench

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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