French Press
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Overhead French press — an excellent exercise to train the long head of the triceps.
Detail
The French press is an excellent exercise to train the long head (MEO) of the triceps. It is listed as a triceps major-muscle exercise (with tricep pushdowns) and as the long-head/overhead triceps exercise (French Presses, Overhead — M, L, LH). It occupies the "stretch" position of the triceps Positions-of-Flexion chart. EZ-curl bars are preferred (also barbell, Paramount machine).
Key facts
- Primary Emphasis: Long Head.
- Secondary: Medial Head, Lateral Head.
- Excellent long-head exercise; "stretch" position in the triceps chart.
Connections
- Triceps Brachii — long head primary.
- Lying Tricep Extension / Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell) — related long-head exercises.
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