How to Do Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension

Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension is a triceps exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension

  1. 01Kneel on the floor or a mat and place the hands shoulder-width apart on a bench or elevated surface.
  2. 02Walk the knees back until the body forms a straight line from the head to the knees.
  3. 03Bend only at the elbows to lower the forehead toward the hands while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Press through the palms to extend the elbows and return to the starting position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows tucked toward the ears as you lower the head to prevent the shoulders from taking over the work from the triceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension work?

Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension correctly?

Kneel on the floor or a mat and place the hands shoulder-width apart on a bench or elevated surface. Walk the knees back until the body forms a straight line from the head to the knees. Bend only at the elbows to lower the forehead toward the hands while keeping the upper arms stationary. Press through the palms to extend the elbows and return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension?

Keep the elbows tucked toward the ears as you lower the head to prevent the shoulders from taking over the work from the triceps.

Is Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension?

No. Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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