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Dumbbell Tate Press

From lockout, lower the dumbbells to the chest by flaring the elbows, then press back to isolate the triceps.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Push

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the triceps, for when the dumbbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell Tate Press work?
The Dumbbell Tate Press mainly works the triceps.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Tate Press?
A dumbbell.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Tate Press?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Tate Press?
Band Overhead Triceps Extension, Band Triceps Pushdown, Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press and Barbell JM Press work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Dumbbell Tate Press to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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