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    Dumbbell Seated Front and Back Tate Press Exercise Guide

    Dumbbell Seated Front and Back Tate Press demonstration

    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

    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.

    Dumbbell Seated Front and Back Tate Press Alternatives

    Dumbbell Over Bench One Arm Neutral Wrist Curl

    Dumbbell Over Bench One Arm Neutral Wrist Curl

    Body Part: Forearms

    Dumbbell Tate Press

    Dumbbell Tate Press

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Tags

    upper arms
    strength
    triceps
    dumbbell
    resistance
    muscle building

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