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Body Tricep Press

Body Tricep Press — Start position
Start position
Body Tricep Press — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Position a bar in a rack at chest height.

  2. Standing, take a shoulder width grip on the bar and step a yard or two back, feet together and arms extended so that you are leaning on the bar. This will be your starting position.

  3. Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering yourself towards the bar.

  4. Pause, and then reverse the motion by extending the elbows.

  5. Progress from bodyweight by adding chains over your shoulders.

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