Triceps Press

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Learn how to do the Triceps Press with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Triceps Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Triceps Press

Follow these steps to perform the Triceps Press with correct form:

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

Triceps Press Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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