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Exercise 0816 · REF fSrPP6B

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Triceps Press

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Triceps

A basic triceps pressing movement, usually done overhead or lying, that isolates elbow extension without much help from the shoulders or chest. It's a fundamental accessory exercise for triceps size, typically programmed after bigger pressing movements like bench or overhead press. Keep the elbows fixed in place through the rep — letting them drift is the most common way this turns into a shoulder exercise.

How to Do the Triceps Press

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your upper arms close to your sides.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Triceps Press primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Triceps Press work?
The Triceps Press primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Triceps Press?
The Triceps Press is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Triceps Press?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel) targets the same triceps using assisted instead.