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Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)

Beginner

Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel) is a isolation exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Other
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a towel with both hands behind your head.
  2. 2Keep your elbows close to your ears and your upper arms stationary.
  3. 3Slowly extend your forearms upward, squeezing your triceps at the top.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the towel back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell standing triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing one arm extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbells seated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Barbell lying back of the head tricep extensionBarbell
  • Barbell lying close-grip triceps extensionBarbell
  • Barbell lying extensionBarbell
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
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