A Frame Presses
This triceps exercise mainly works your middle chest and triceps, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
20-30
How to do A Frame Presses
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat. Hold dumbbells above your chest with elbows slightly angled. Press up to form an 'A' shape at the top.
Common mistakes
Maintain straight wrists throughout. Avoid fully locking elbows.
Breathing
Inhale on the way down; exhale when pressing up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Chest, Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae
