Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
tricepsupper arms
Triceps Press
The triceps press is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders. It involves pressing your body away from the ground using your triceps strength, typically performed in a standing position with arms extended forward.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 2.Extend your arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground.
- 3.Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your upper arms close to your sides.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
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