Body Tricep Press
- Main muscles
- Triceps
- Also works
- None listed
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation · Push
How to do it
- Position a bar in a rack at chest height.
- 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.
- Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering yourself towards the bar.
- Pause, and then reverse the motion by extending the elbows.
- Progress from bodyweight by adding chains over your shoulders.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Body Tricep Press work?
- Mainly the triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More triceps exercises
- Bench Dips
- Body-Up
- Close-Grip Push-Up off of a Dumbbell
- Dips - Triceps Version
- Incline Push-Up Close-Grip
- Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position
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