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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, exposing and fixing left-right imbalances
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

  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