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StretchingBody weight

Bodyweight Kneeling Triceps Extension

Intensity
duration
MET
2.3energy expenditure
Type
Stretching

Target muscles

  • Triceps100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your eyes fixed on a point just ahead of your hands.

  1. 1

    Kneel on the ground and place your hands on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lean forward, shifting your weight onto your hands.

  3. 3

    Bend your elbows to lower your body towards the floor, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  4. 4

    Extend your arms to push yourself back up to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your elbows pointing forward and move them as little as possible to maximize triceps engagement.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Allowing the hips to sag during the extension
  • ✕Stopping short of full elbow flexion
  • ✕Bouncing out of the bottom of the rep
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