Dumbbell Seated Front and Back Tate Press Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Triceps Brachii
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Triceps Brachii
Secondary Muscles
Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Deltoid Posterior, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Tate Press

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Seated Front and Back Tate Press

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Hold the dumbbells above your chest with your elbows bent.
  3. Lower the dumbbells behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. Press the dumbbells back to the start position by extending your elbows.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
  • Not maintaining a neutral wrist during the press.
  • Using too much weight too quickly, compromising form.

Modifications

  • Use lighter weights or perform the exercise without dumbbells.
  • Perform seated without back support if more comfortable.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and avoid arching it.
  • Control the motion, do not let the weights drop quickly.
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise.

Tags

upper arms
strength
triceps
dumbbell
resistance
muscle building

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