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Bodyweight kneeling triceps extension

Intermediate

Bodyweight kneeling triceps extension is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts and chest.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front deltsChest

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Kneel down on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.
  2. 2Place your hands on the ground in front of you, shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
  3. 3Extend your legs straight behind you, balancing on your toes and hands, forming a straight line from head to heels.
  4. 4Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable kneeling triceps extensionCable
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
  • Dumbbell decline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Olympic barbell triceps extensionBarbell

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Band side triceps extensionResistance band

Harder variations

  • Cable kneeling triceps extensionCable
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
  • Cable alternate triceps extensionCable
  • Cable incline triceps extensionCable
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