Triceps exercise

Tricep Extension

How to do the Tricep Extension with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

With feet shoulder-width apart and core tight, hold a dumbbell with both hands. Lift the dumbbell until your arms are fully extended with palms facing the roof and elbows pointing forward. This is the start position. Bending at the elbows and squeezing your triceps, slowly lower…
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Illustration showing the Tricep Extension
Targets

Muscles worked

Triceps muscle Triceps Primary Shoulders muscle Shoulders Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Barbell Barbell Flat bench Flat bench
Technique

How to do the Tricep Extension

  1. 1 With feet shoulder-width apart and core tight, hold a dumbbell with both hands.
  2. 2 Lift the dumbbell until your arms are fully extended with palms facing the roof and elbows pointing forward. This is the start position. Bending at the elbows and squeezing your triceps, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head.
  3. 3 Slowly return to start position and repeat.