French press on the lower block
French press on the lower block

French press on the lower block

Reps10 times
Calories burned136 kcal
LevelBeginner
Triceps

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Choose the required weight, attach the rope handle to the cable. Lie on the bench face up, grab the handle. Grasp the ends of the handle so that the palms are facing each other (neutral grip) Bend the elbows at a right angle, and place the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow perpendicular to the body. Hint: Keep your elbows out and keep your shoulders pointing towards the ceiling and your forearms towards the cable above your head. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, straighten your arms forward and up until they are perpendicular to the floor. Part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow and the elbows themselves must remain motionless, the movement is performed only by the forearms. At the end of the movement, pause, straining the triceps. On an inhale, slowly return your arms to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions. Variations: You can also do this exercise using resistance bands or a lower pulley cable.

How to perform the exercise

10 times
136 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Setup

Choose the weight and attach a rope handle to the cable.

02

Start position

Lie face up on the bench and take the rope with a neutral grip.

03

Position

Bend the elbows at a right angle, the upper arm perpendicular to the torso.

04

Control

Do not flare the elbows; keep the shoulders pointing at the ceiling.

05

Extend

Exhale and straighten the arms up until they are perpendicular to the floor.

06

Return

Inhale and slowly return the arms to the start.

Variants

Beginner
Work with a light weight while learning the cable path.
Middle
Use a moderate weight while fully controlling the elbows.
Professional
Increase the weight while keeping the shoulders still.

Which muscles are working

The main load falls on the triceps, shoulders and forearms.

TricepsShouldersPectoral

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Isolates and builds the triceps.
Simply
Constant cable tension is easy to control.
Balance
Teaches stable elbow position.
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Contraindications

Elbow joint problems.
Flaring the elbows and raising the shoulders.
Excessive weight at the expense of technique.
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Recommendations

Strength
Do 3–4 sets of 10–12 reps.
Technique
Only the forearms move; the elbows stay still.

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