How to Do Bodyweight Triceps Extension

Bodyweight 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 Triceps Extension

  1. 01Place hands shoulder-width apart on a bar or floor and step the feet back into a plank position.
  2. 02Bend the elbows to lower the head toward the hands while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  3. 03Drive the palms into the surface to extend the arms and return to the starting plank position.
  4. 04Exhale during the extension and keep the core tight to prevent the hips from sagging.
  5. 05Maintain a straight line from the heels to the top of the head throughout the movement.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight 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

Perform this on a bench or elevated surface to allow for a deeper range of motion without the forehead hitting the floor.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Triceps Extension questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Triceps Extension work?

Bodyweight 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 Triceps Extension correctly?

Place hands shoulder-width apart on a bar or floor and step the feet back into a plank position. Bend the elbows to lower the head toward the hands while keeping the upper arms stationary. Drive the palms into the surface to extend the arms and return to the starting plank position. Exhale during the extension and keep the core tight to prevent the hips from sagging. Maintain a straight line from the heels to the top of the head throughout the movement.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Triceps Extension?

Perform this on a bench or elevated surface to allow for a deeper range of motion without the forehead hitting the floor.

Is Bodyweight Triceps Extension suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Triceps Extension?

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

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