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Banded JM Press




The JM press is a hybrid between a close-grip bench press and skull crusher—adding bands increases the resistance as the arms move into the stronger range of motion so loading isn’t as limited by the weaker range. Loop bands around the end of the bar and with a shoulder-width grip, lower the bar to the neck or chin depending on proportions, bending the elbows and shoulders together to keep the elbows above the shoulders. Curl the wrists as you reach the bottom of the motion, and press back to the top without dropping the elbows.
 
Purpose
The banded JM press is a tricep strength exercise that emphasizes the medial head. The bands increase the resistance as the arms move into the stronger range of motion so loading isn’t as limited by the weaker range
 
Programming
Generally sets of 10-20 reps are appropriate.