Dumbbell Standing French Press
Strengthen and tone your triceps with the Dumbbell Standing French Press. A simple, effective exercise for upper arm definition.
The Dumbbell Standing French Press mainly works the triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Standing French Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Dumbbell Standing French Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Standing French Press
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent for stability.
Hold a dumbbell with both hands, your palms facing upward, and your fingers wrapped around the bar.
Begin with the dumbbell over your head, arms extended but not locked.
Slowly bend your elbows, lowering the dumbbell behind your head without moving your upper arms. Keep your elbows close to the side of your head.
Lower the weight as far as comfortably possible, aiming for your biceps to be close to your forearms.
Pause briefly at the bottom of the exercise.
Press the dumbbell back up to the starting position by extending your elbows while squeezing your triceps.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the movement to avoid arching and putting unnecessary stress on your spine. Ensure that the movement is controlled to maximize the activation of the triceps muscles.
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Dumbbell Standing French Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing French Press work?
The Dumbbell Standing French Press mainly works the triceps. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Standing French Press?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Standing French Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Standing French Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dumbbell Standing Kickback, Dumbbell Standing Single-Arm Extension, Dumbbell Standing T-Spine Press and Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension.
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