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How to do Body Tricep Press

Main muscle
Triceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

How to do it

  1. 1

    Position a bar in a rack at chest height.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering yourself towards the bar.

  4. 4

    Pause, and then reverse the motion by extending the elbows.

  5. 5

    Progress from bodyweight by adding chains over your shoulders.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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