How to do the Triceps Press
Triceps Press is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.
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Triceps Press at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Triceps Press step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 2Extend your arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground.
- 3Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your upper arms close to your sides.
- 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Triceps Press — questions
What muscles does the Triceps Press work?
The Triceps Press primarily targets the Triceps. It also recruits the Shoulders as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Triceps Press?
None — the Triceps Press uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Triceps Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Triceps Press?
Body-up, Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension, Overhead Triceps Stretch train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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