Triceps Exercises
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Seated Tricep Extension
Spring load: 2y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: Back of machine, facing back, red handles in handsVariations:
Balance on tailbone throughout the movement for more core activation
Up/down one inch from 90 degrees
Increase spring loadModifications:
Reduce spring load
Very tall clients may hav... -
Standing Tricep Kickbacks
Spring load: 1-2y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: Off back of machine, facing front, red handles in handsVariations:
Step further away from machine
Palm direction
Kneel on black platform and increase spring load by 1y
Up/down one inch
HoldModifications:
Step closer to machine -
Kneeling Tricep Extension
Spring load: 3y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: On carriage, facing front, black handles in handsVariations:
Move knees closer to line 1
4y
Down/up one inch from 90 degree angleModifications:
Move knees closer to line 3
Sit seat to heels
Hold black foot straps instead of black handles
2y ... -
Kneeling Tricep Kickbacks
Spring load: 3y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: On carriage, facing back, black handles in handsVariations:
Move knees closer to line 1
4y
Palm direction (in, up, down)
Bend/stretch one inch from arms extended
Squeezes into midline with straight arms
HoldModifications:
Move knees closer to l... -
Skull Crushers With Black Handles
Spring load: Grey-Blue
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: On carriage, facing front, black handles in handsVariations:
Palms face in
Skull crushers with red handles done on 3-4y
Increase spring loadModifications:
Reduce spring load
Use black foot straps instead of black handles -
Kneeling Tricep Pushups
Spring Load: blue
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: On carriage, facing front, front handlebars in parallelVariations:
Extend legs completely and lift knees off carriage
In/out inch
HoldModifications:
Limit range of motion -
Prone Tricep Press
Spring Load: 1b
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: On carriage, facing back, black handles in handsVariations:
Choke up on ropes to hold black plastic for more tension
Palm direction (in, up, down)
Lift legs off carriage to increase lower body/back activationModifications:
4y -
Tricep Dips
Spring load: Any
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: Back of machine, facing frontVariations:
3/4 bend legs, heels on floor
Do NOT instruct clients to put feet on carriage
Pulses
Hold
Tempo (4-count, 2-count, single count)Modifications:
Limit range of motion