Extension exercises

Extension exercises in the Fitness Coach catalogue: 44 exercises. Mostly for: Triceps, Forearms, Legs.

  • Barbell Reverse Grip Forearm Curl

    The Barbell Reverse Grip Forearm Curl targets the forearm extensors, focusing on the muscles responsible for wrist extension. This exercise enhances grip strength and forearm development, crucial for overall arm strength and stability.
    ForearmsIntermediate
  • Suspension Triceps Extension

    The Suspension Triceps Extension is an upper body exercise that targets the triceps brachii using suspension straps. It requires core stability and engages the shoulders, chest, and core muscles to maintain proper form. This exercise is effective for building triceps strength and improving overall arm definition.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

    The Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension, also known as the 'skull crusher', is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It is performed lying on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, extending the arms to work the triceps through a full range of motion.
    TricepsBeginner
  • EZ-Bar Tricep Pushdown

    The EZ Bar Tricep Pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with an EZ bar attachment, which allows for a more ergonomic grip, reducing strain on the wrists. It effectively engages the triceps, particularly the lateral and long heads, promoting muscle growth and definition.
    TricepsBeginner
  • One-Arm Dumbbell Seated Kickback

    The Dumbbell Seated One Arm Kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves extending the arm behind the body while seated, using a dumbbell for resistance. This exercise emphasizes the long head of the triceps and helps improve arm definition and strength.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Cable Overhead Triceps Extension

    The Cable Overhead Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the arms overhead using a cable machine, which provides constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise primarily focuses on the long head of the triceps, promoting muscle growth and definition.
    TricepsBeginner
  • High Pulley Overhead Triceps Extension

    The High Pulley Overhead Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the arms overhead using a cable machine, which provides constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise is effective for building triceps strength and definition.
    TricepsBeginner
  • One-Arm Triceps Cable Pushdown

    The One-Arm Triceps Cable Pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscle. It is performed using a cable machine with a single handle attachment, allowing for unilateral training to correct muscle imbalances and enhance arm symmetry.
    TricepsBeginner
  • One-Arm Reverse Grip Triceps Cable Pushdown

    The Triceps Single Arm Cable Pushdown Reverse Grip is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii, particularly emphasizing the long head. This exercise involves using a cable machine with a single handle attachment, allowing for a reverse grip that engages the triceps differently compared to traditional pushdowns.
    TricepsBeginner
  • One-Arm Cable Cross Body Triceps Extension

    The One-Arm Cable Standing Horizontal Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscle. It involves extending the arm horizontally using a cable machine, providing constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise helps in building strength and definition in the triceps, particularly focusing on the lateral head.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Ring Triceps Extension

    Ring Triceps Extension is a bodyweight triceps-isolation exercise performed with gymnastic rings. The suspension setup challenges elbow extension while requiring shoulder and core stability.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Lying Barbell Triceps Extension (Skullcrusher)

    The Lying Barbell Triceps Extension, commonly known as the Skullcrusher, is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the elbows to lift a barbell from behind the head to above the chest while lying on a flat bench. This exercise emphasizes the long head of the triceps and is effective for building muscle mass and strength in the upper arm.
    TricepsBeginner
  • One-Arm Katana Triceps Overhead Extension

    The Katana Single Arm Triceps Overhead Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the arm overhead while holding a dumbbell, focusing on the long head of the triceps. This exercise helps in building strength and definition in the upper arm.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Terminal Knee Extension

    Terminal Knee Extension (TKE) is an exercise that targets the quadriceps, particularly the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), and is often used for knee rehabilitation and strengthening. It involves extending the knee from a slightly bent position to full extension against resistance, typically using a resistance band.
    LegsIntermediate
  • EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension

    The EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscles. It involves extending the elbows to lift the weight overhead, emphasizing the long head of the triceps. This exercise is performed while seated, providing stability and allowing for a focused contraction of the triceps.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

    The Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension, also known as the 'Skull Crusher', is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It primarily engages the long head of the triceps, providing effective muscle growth and strength development. This exercise is performed lying on a flat bench while using an EZ-bar, which reduces stress on the wrists compared to a straight bar.
    TricepsBeginner
  • EZ-Bar Seated Reverse Wrist Curl

    The EZ-Bar Seated Reverse Wrist Curl targets the forearm extensor muscles. This exercise is performed while seated, using an EZ-bar to provide a comfortable grip angle, minimizing wrist strain. It is effective for developing forearm strength and improving grip stability.
    ForearmsBeginner
  • Triceps Cable Pushdown Reverse Grip

    The Triceps Cable Pushdown Reverse Grip is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. This variation emphasizes the medial head of the triceps by using a supinated (underhand) grip, which can also engage the forearm muscles. It is performed using a cable machine with a straight or EZ bar attachment.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Cable Cross Triceps Extension

    The Cable Cross Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the arms while holding cable handles, focusing on the contraction of the triceps. This exercise helps in building strength and definition in the upper arm.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Cable Incline Skull Crusher

    The Cable Incline Skull Crusher is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves extending the elbows to lift a cable attachment from behind the head while lying on an incline bench. This movement emphasizes the long head of the triceps due to the angle and range of motion.
    TricepsIntermediate