Triceps exercises
98 exercises, 5 pages
Filters in the catalogueMost often with: bodyweight, cable Machine, bench
Chest · Intermediate
Barbell Larsen Press (Tucked Elbows)
A bench-press variation performed without pushing through the feet. In this demonstration the bar travels toward the lower chest while the elbows stay closer to the torso. The upper body presses the bar as the trunk remains stable on the bench.
Triceps · Beginner
Seated Triceps Bench Dip
An effective bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves lowering and raising your body using your arms while seated on a bench or chair, focusing on the extension of the elbow joint. This exercise also engages the shoulders and chest to a lesser extent.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Pike Push-Up (Elbows Out)
A bodyweight pressing variation performed with the hips raised in an inverted-V position. The elbows travel farther to the sides as the upper body lowers, distinguishing it from the related tucked-elbow variation.
Triceps · Beginner
EZ-Bar Tricep Pushdown
The EZ Bar Tricep Pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii.
Triceps · Beginner
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.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Static Front Hold
The Static Front Hold, also known as the Front Lever Hold, is an advanced isometric exercise targeting the core, shoulders, and back muscles. It requires significant strength and control to maintain a horizontal position while hanging from a bar.
Triceps · Beginner
Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
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.
Triceps · Beginner
High Pulley Overhead Triceps Extension
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.
Triceps · Beginner
One-Arm Triceps Cable Pushdown
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.
Triceps · Beginner
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.
Triceps · Beginner
Triceps Push-Up
The Triceps Push Up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the triceps brachii muscles, along with engaging the chest, shoulders, and core. It is performed in a plank position, requiring stability and strength to effectively isolate and work the triceps.
Triceps · Intermediate
Dips
A compound upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, chest, and shoulders. They are performed using parallel bars or a dip station, where the body is lowered and raised using the arms.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Frog Planche
A compact hand balance with bent elbows, the knees supported against the upper arms and both feet off the floor. It develops control of a supported arm balance rather than the unsupported straight-body position of a full planche.
Triceps · Intermediate
Close Grip Push-Up
A floor-based bodyweight press with narrow, separated palms and elbows traveling close to the torso. Both hands and toes support a straight body while elbow extension and shoulder movement train the triceps and chest; the palms do not form a diamond.
Triceps · Beginner
Bird Dog Push-Up
An advanced bodyweight pressing variation that combines a push-up with bird-dog-style limb control. It trains the chest, shoulders, triceps, core, balance, and coordination.
Chest · Intermediate
Decline Push-Up
A bodyweight press with the feet elevated on a flat bench and the palms on the floor. The demonstrated version uses the toes and forefeet on the bench, with knees unsupported, and trains the chest, front shoulders and triceps through a feet-elevated pressing angle.
Triceps · Beginner
One-Arm Cable Cross Body Triceps Extension
The One-Arm Cable Standing Horizontal Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscle.
Triceps · Advanced
Planche Push-Up
An advanced bodyweight exercise that combines the planche hold with a push-up motion. It requires significant upper body strength, balance, and core stability. This exercise primarily targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles.
Shoulders · Advanced
Full Planche
An advanced bodyweight hold with the body horizontal, the legs straight and together, and support only through the palms. Straight-arm shoulder strength and whole-body tension maintain the unsupported horizontal position.
Triceps · Beginner
Ring Triceps Extension
A bodyweight triceps-isolation exercise performed with gymnastic rings.
Triceps · Beginner
Lying Barbell Triceps Extension (Skullcrusher)
The Lying Barbell Triceps Extension, commonly known as the Skullcrusher, is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii.
Triceps · Beginner
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.
Triceps · Intermediate
Close Grip Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
The close grip incline dumbbell chest press is a compound exercise targeting the upper portion of the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids.
Triceps · Intermediate
Weighted Bench Dips
A compound exercise targeting the triceps, shoulders, and chest. By adding weight, this exercise increases resistance, promoting muscle growth and strength. It is performed using a bench and additional weight, such as a plate or dumbbell, placed on the lap.
