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TRICEPS EXERCISES

CABLE PUSHDOWN (EZ BAR)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: N/A

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lock elbows to the body

-Full elbow lockout with each rep

-Slight lean forward

-Avoid any movement from the shoulders

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

CABLE PUSHDOWN (ROPE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: N/A

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lock elbows to the body

-Full elbow lockout with each rep

-Slight lean forward

-Avoid any movement from the shoulders

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

DIPS

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps, Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lead movement with the chest

-Adjust grip width based on comfort and stimulus

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

6-15

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

PUSH UP (NARROW)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: Chest, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Place hands narrower than shoulder width

-Keep elbows tucked close by the side of the torso

-Brace core & squeeze glutes to maintain a neutral spine

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

SKULLCRUSHER (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: N/A

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Point elbows toward the ceiling

-Avoid flaring elbows out

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

SKULLCRUSHER (EZ BAR)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: N/A

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Control bar behind the forehead

-Avoid elbows flaring out significantly

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

8-15

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

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