JM press as ME?

[t11t27]

JM press for a max effort exercise? or should it be used just as an accessory?

[t11t27]

ahh nevermind

[RhodeHouse]

I wouldn't bother using them. They're tough on the elbows and there's no difinitive way to do them. Everyone has their own variation.

[larsen540]

I wouldn't bother using them. They're tough on the elbows and there's no difinitive way to do them. Everyone has their own variation.

Agree

[chris mason]

Not an ME exercise.

[RobmoriRB]

If you want to attach your Triceps I find that close grip bench working up to max single has helped me and also maybe doing DB pulls......IMO I found that the JM pressing is helping me develop my triceps.

[Travis Bell]

I love JM presses. You just have to be strict with them and not turn them into a close grip bench.

I think a lot of people just don't have the tricep flexibility to be able to do them well.

Wouldn't use them as an ME exercise though. I've never had any elbow problems at all with them, but everyones body structure is different.

[BloodandThunder]

JMs are like the Good Morning of the Bench accessories. You most likely will get more out of them by doing them "strictly" or whatever that means since there's so many ways to do them vs. turning it into a let's see how much I can 1RM it for. That said, if you're gonna rep out, I suggest doing it RE fashion or with 5-6RM or higher.

If you want test your tricep strength, do it in a complete pressing groove. Paused Close grip vs chain is a good start for ME. That exercise will tell you all you need to know.

I always prefered palms facing db extensions (off floor, on bench, rolling start, etc) for 50+ total reps in a high volume phase. Keeps the elbows happy and you get a nice training effect. Then as you move closer to a meet, drop the volume and use a barbell extension if your elbows are decent. Accessories should never hamper your progress, only aid it.