Backstabber Into Double Close Press
This triceps exercise mainly works your triceps, with help from your front shoulders, chest and latissimus dorsi. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Backstabber Into Double Close Press
Lay on the ground, dumbbells up, palms facing each other. For backstabber, touch dumbbell to opposite shoulder while keeping elbow straight. For double close press, press two times with dumbbells touching.
Common mistakes
Excessive wrist rotation; dumbbells not touching during press.
Breathing
Inhale for backstabber, exhale for press.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Front Shoulders, Chest, Latissimus Dorsi
Tertiary Muscles
Biceps
