Beginner
Reclining Triceps Press
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Reclining Triceps Press builds strength in the triceps muscles along the backs of your arms. This strength-training exercise also delivers a powerful triceps workout to the back of your arms and your core and chest muscles.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Begin by sitting on the floor with your knees bent, and your heels firmly planted with your palms on the floor and fingers pointing at your body; lean back and lower yourself onto your elbows, keeping your back straight and tensing your abs. -
Step 2
Hold this position, then join your hands and tighten your triceps to lift your body off the floor. Pause, return to starting position.
Muscle Groups
Reclining Triceps Press targets Abs, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Keep tension in the triceps all the time. You should not feel any pain in your shoulders.
- Keep your chest straight, and don't let your upper back round.
- Squeeze your palms together to help activate your triceps.
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