Dumbbell Tate Press

The Dumbbell Tate Press is a triceps isolation exercise where dumbbells move in an arc across the chest. Named after powerlifter Dave Tate, it targets the long head of the triceps with minimal shoulder involvement.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
Triceps muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Dumbbell Tate Press

  1. 01

    Lie back on a Flat Bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended above your chest, palms facing your feet.

  2. 02

    Keeping upper arms vertical, lower the dumbbells in an arc by bending the elbows out to the sides until the dumbbells touch your chest.

  3. 03

    Pause briefly with the dumbbells against your chest.

  4. 04

    Press back to the starting position by extending the elbows.

  5. 05

    Squeeze the triceps at lockout.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the prescribed reps.

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What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Dumbbell Tate Press work?

The Dumbbell Tate Press primarily targets the Triceps. Supporting muscles include Chest.

Is the Dumbbell Tate Press a compound or isolation exercise?

The Dumbbell Tate Press is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Tate Press?

You need the following equipment: Flat Bench, Dumbbells.

What difficulty level is the Dumbbell Tate Press?

The Dumbbell Tate Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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