French press lift?

[CasperVe]

I first heard about french presses reading online
Sounds like something stupid to me. Can anyone explain what that is and is it something to train your shoulders or arms or what? Do you ever do it. Seems like you never heard of it

 

[stevesmi]

same thing as skull crushers but only difference is seated vs. lying down

either one puts a lot of pressure on the wrists and elbows so if you have injuries there might want to avoid

 

[the_alcatraz]

I first heard about french presses reading online
Sounds like something stupid to me. Can anyone explain what that is and is it something to train your shoulders or arms or what? Do you ever do it. Seems like you never heard of it

its like working triceps but you sit doing it
over head and bent arms

 

[ballin2504]

The guys got you.

 

[ceo]

bros its like skill crushers

 

[ROIDDERS]

my shoulders hurt from it

 

[Quadsweep]

i do french press for arms

 

[Ulter]

get french press and skull crushers in 1 session

 

[e2]

i have shoulder issues do dont do it

 

[2Thick]

if you got shoulder problems for sure dont

 

[JasonPriest]

i would stick to rope pulls for triceps

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

This thread/post was reviewed by our Medical Review board.

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro anything with french in word for poosies

 

[SteveMobsterG]

same thing as skull crushers but only difference is seated vs. lying down

either one puts a lot of pressure on the wrists and elbows so if you have injuries there might want to avoid

Yep. Use wrist wraps or elbow supports (only when heavy though)

 

[RoySimpson]

I wouldnt recommend it if youre having issues with your shoulders~!

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I used to do those until my elbows started being affected.

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

make sure you use the right technique.......

 

[H_T_]

Can’t believe some of the ignorance in this thread. I do these every workout and that’s why my arms are bigger than most ppl. You have 3 tricep heads and this lift is the best way to train the long head the largest tricep attachment. This will give you that swoop under your arm when you lift it straight out. I can tell who doesn’t do these bc of they’re puny underdeveloped tris

 

[the_alcatraz]

Can’t believe some of the ignorance in this thread. I do these every workout and that’s why my arms are bigger than most ppl. You have 3 tricep heads and this lift is the best way to train the long head the largest tricep attachment. This will give you that swoop under your arm when you lift it straight out. I can tell who doesn’t do these bc of they’re puny underdeveloped tris

you on cycle?

share your tricep pics

 

[Tazz]

Steve covered you here

 

[Richardbrown]

I first heard about french presses reading online Sounds like something stupid to me. Can anyone explain what that is and is it something to train your shoulders or arms or what? Do you ever do it. Seems like you never heard of it

The French press exercise targets the muscles on the backs of your arms—specifically the long head of the triceps. 2. French presses can increase stabilization. French presses activate muscles throughout your upper body and lower body as stabilizers—including your glutes, core, lower-back muscles, pecs, and deltoids. Let the weight of the bar pull the elbows backwards (towards the wall behind you) and then "drag" it forward while pressing up over the back of your head. Use a controlled negative and repeat.
I would suggest go on YOUTUBE search French Press you can review few video clips,