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Tate Press

Press the dumbbells together from the chest, elbows flared out.

IntermediateDumbbells + bench3 × 10–12
Tate Press demonstration thumbnail — How To: TATE PRESS
TricepsDumbbells + bench

Tate Press

Demo · Core Blend Training

Verified Tate Press demonstration by Core Blend Training. Click to play.

How to do the Tate Press

  1. 1Palms face each other
  2. 2Elbows out wide
  3. 3Press together and up

Benefits of the Tate Press

  • Builds strength and size in the triceps through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Trains each side independently, which can help identify and address side-to-side strength differences
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

  1. 1Behm et al. (2016) — Acute effects of stretching on range of motion and performanceApplied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services