Cable reverse-grip triceps push-down

Start by setting a bar attachment (straight or e-z) on a high pulley machine. Facing the bar attachment, grab it with the palms facing up (supinated grip) at shoulder width. Lower the bar by using your lats until your arms are fully extended by your sides. Tip: Elbows should be in by your sides and […]

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Cable one-arm reverse-grip triceps push-down

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand under a high cable pulley. Grasp the stirrup using a reverse (underhand) grip. Tuck your elbow into your side. Execution Keeping your elbow fixed against your side, exhale as you extend your elbow and push the stirrup downward until your […]

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Seated bent-over two-arm dumbbell kickback

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Stabilizers (not highlighted): Posterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells using a neutral or hammer grip (palms facing your body), sit on a bench. Keeping your upper arms […]

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Lying one-arm dumbbell triceps extension

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell in one hand, lie supine (on your back) on a flat bench. Raise the dumbbell vertically above your body and hold it using a neutral grip (palm facing the other side). Place your free hand just under the […]

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Seated dumbbell overhead triceps extension

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell, sit on a flat bench or chair and rest the dumbbell on its side on one knee. Grasp the base of the bar of the dumbbell with both hands, one hand over the other. Kick the dumbbell up […]

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Squat & fly Suspension Trainer

Grab the stirrups and squat down, allowing the TRX to take your weight (A). Drive up, spreading your arms as you rise to target your shoulders (B). Drawing your arms apart hits your rear delts, making this a full-body move.

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Hang tough Suspension Trainer

Suspension exercises were the brainchild of a Navy Seal, born out of necessity for keeping in shape during deployment. The principles are simple: hang it up (you can do this at home using a secure bracket), grab the stirrups and work your body against gravity to build muscle and burn fat.

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