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Primary Muscles

Triceps (triceps brachii, long head))

Secondary Muscles

Triceps (outer and medial heads)

Exercise Classification

Upper body isolation exercise

California Press Video

Exercise Technique Tips

• Lying on a flat bench grasp a barbell in with an overhand grip.
• Lower bar in a circular motion at the elbow toward the forehead.
• Once bar is at forehead stop, and bring the bar to the upper chest by rotating at the shoulder.
• From here stop your motion once again before pressing bar in straight line over pecs.
• Think of theis exercise as a combination of a skullcrusher and close grip bench press.

Common Mistakes

• Using a weight that is too heavy.
• Rushing through motion.
• Not stopping at transitional points in movement.
• Letting bar drop too fast on the lowering portion.
• Using a wide grip.