Tricep Extension
PushdownsMuscle worked: Triceps Use a high cable pulley. A tricep extension can be done using a rope or v-shaped bar. Straight bars can also be used. With a straight bar your hands should be about 10 inches apart, using an overhand grip. Using a rope, your hands should be parallel. Your elbows should always be locked in close to your body. Keep your wrists straight and feet shoulder width apart. Knees bent slightly. Whole body steady. Starting position is your forearms parallel to the ground. Push the bar down toward your legs, as far as possible. Lock your arms and feel the triceps contract. Your upper arms should remain close to your body. Return forearms to the starting position(parallel to floor). Never move your elbows or torso.
One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
Hold one dumbbell at arms length above your shoulder. Your arm should be vertical, not diagonal. The palm holding the dumbbell should be facing your feet. Slowly lower the dumbbell to your opposite shoulder. This angle is best for your elbow flexion. Keep your upper arm straight up and only move your forearm. Press the weight back up to the starting position. It is Ok to lock your arm on this exercise. Exercise one arm at a time.
In this video Vic demonstrates both of the exercises described above and gives some tips to remember.
More Tricep ExercisesThere are so many more exercises that you can do to work your tricep muscles. Some of them are dips, lying tricep press, old school reverse extensions, and reverse tricep bench press. To see how to perform these exercises and many more click here for tricep exercises.leave Tricep Extension visit Upper Body Exercises
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