Seated Triceps Press
How to do the Seated Triceps Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
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Dumbbell
How to do the Seated Triceps Press
- 1
Sit down on a bench with back support and grasp a dumbbell with both hands and hold it overhead at arm's length. Tip: a better way is to have somebody hand it to you especially if it is very heavy. The resistance should be resting in the palms of your hands with your thumbs around it. The palm of the hand should be facing inward. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Keeping your upper arms close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semi-circular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- 3
Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the dumbbell. Breathe out as you perform this step.
- 4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Seated Triceps Press: common questions
What muscles does the Seated Triceps Press work?
The Seated Triceps Press primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Seated Triceps Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Seated Triceps 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 Seated Triceps Press?
To do the Seated Triceps Press you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Seated Triceps Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Seated Triceps 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 Seated Triceps Press with correct form?
Sit down on a bench with back support and grasp a dumbbell with both hands and hold it overhead at arm's length. Tip: a better way is to have somebody hand it to you especially if it is very heavy. The resistance should be resting in the palms of your hands with your thumbs around it. The palm of the hand should be facing inward. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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