Vertical French press with barbell

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The vertical barbell French press exercise is also known as the Vertical skull crusher

Type of Exercise

Vertical barbell French press is a monoarticular exercise

Variants

• French press
• Vertical French press with dumbbells
• French press with dumbbells
• Vertical French press on the cables

Vertical French press with barbell: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete sitting on a 90 ° inclined bench with his back in his position of strength resting on the backrest, feet in contact with the floor, under or behind the knees; elbows extended and shoulders flexed in so that the arms and chest are in line from a lateral view. The shoulders are also partially abducted. The grip is neutral or prone / neutral. rebounds in the change of direction. In this exercise the lengthening of the long head of the brachial triceps is maximum and the spine is in full load unlike the lying variant.

Muscles involved in Vertical Barbell French Press Exercise

Group 0

• Long head of the brachial triceps
• Lateral head of the brachial triceps
• Medial head of the brachial triceps
• Anconeus

Action
Elbow extension

Function of the stabilizing muscles: Stability of the shoulder, shoulder blade, elbow, grip, torso, hip, knee, ankle and foot

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