Body Tricep Press
How to do the Body Tricep Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
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Body Only
How to do the Body Tricep Press
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Position a bar in a rack at chest height.
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Standing, take a shoulder width grip on the bar and step a yard or two back, feet together and arms extended so that you are leaning on the bar. This will be your starting position.
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Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering yourself towards the bar.
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Pause, and then reverse the motion by extending the elbows.
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Progress from bodyweight by adding chains over your shoulders.
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Body Tricep Press: common questions
What muscles does the Body Tricep Press work?
The Body Tricep Press primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Body Tricep Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Body Tricep Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Body Tricep Press?
None. The Body Tricep Press is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Body Tricep Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Body Tricep Press is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Body Tricep Press with correct form?
Position a bar in a rack at chest height. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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