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How to Do the Dumbbell Close-grip Press
A clear breakdown of the dumbbell close-grip press setup, rep path, and common errors. Learn how to keep the movement tight and triceps-driven.
- strength-training
- triceps
- dumbbell
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Triceps
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What Muscles the Barbell Lying Extension Actually Works
The barbell lying extension is mainly a triceps exercise, with the shoulders helping as the bar moves. Small changes in upper-arm stability and elbow motion change what you feel rep to rep.
- triceps
- shoulders
- upper-body
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How to Do the EZ Barbell JM Bench Press
A form-first guide to the EZ barbell JM bench press. Learn the setup, elbow tuck, bar path, and the rep mistakes that turn it into a messy press.
- triceps
- bench-press
- strength
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What Muscles the Machine Shoulder Press Actually Works
The machine shoulder press mainly trains the shoulders, with the triceps finishing the press and the upper back helping stabilize it. Setup details like seat height and grip can shift where the effort lands rep to rep.
- shoulders
- triceps
- strength-training
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