Triceps Exercises

The key to doing a triceps kickback with a resistance tube is to use a slow and controlled motion. Follow these steps carefully to ensure proper form for this triceps exercise.

Step 1

Assume start position by placing tube under right foot and resting your right hand on your right thigh.

Step 2

Hold tube in your left hand and bring arm up so it’s nearly parallel to floor.

Step 3

Keep elbow stabilized as you kick your left hand back behind you.

Step 4

Contract your triceps as you straighten your arm out.

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This challenging triceps press is performed with a medicine ball while lying on a stability ball. To prevent injury, make sure that your head, neck, and shoulders are properly positioned on the stability ball throughout this triceps exercise.

Step 1

Assume start position as shown by lying on ball.

Step 2

Make sure your head, neck, and shoulders are supported.

Step 3

Keep your upper arms still and bend at your elbows to bring medicine ball behind head.

Step 4

Return to start position and contract your triceps muscle.

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There's more than one way to do a triceps press -- in fact, there are many variations. For this version of the triceps exercise, you'll need two dumbbells and a stability ball.

Step 1Assume start position as shown by laying on ball.

Step 2Make sure your head, neck, and shoulders are supported.

Step 3Keep your upper arms still and bend at your elbows to bring dumbbells behind head.

Step 4Straighten arms out and contract triceps muscle.

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Sculpt the muscles in the back of your upper arms by doing repetitions of this triceps press using a weight bar. Performing this triceps exercise on a stability ball also works your core muscles.

Step 1

Assume start position as shown by laying on ball.

Step 2

Make sure your head, neck, and shoulders are supported.

Step 3

Keep your upper arms still and bend at your elbows to bring dumbbells behind head.

Step 4

Straighten arms out and contract triceps muscle.

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Don't speed through a set of triceps overhead extensions in hopes of toning your upper arms quickly. You'll get maximum results from this triceps exercise with a slow, controlled motion.

Step 1

Assume start position as shown by sitting on stability ball and holding one dumbbell overhead with both hands.

Step 2

Bend at elbows to bring weight behind head.

Step 3

Press dumbbell overhead by straightening arms out.

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For this triceps kickback, you'll position one hand on a stability ball while the other lifts a dumbbell and works the muscles in the back of the upper arm. Add this triceps-toner to your repertoire of arm exercises.

Step 1

Assume start position as shown by placing right hand on ball.

Step 2

Right leg should be bent, left leg straight.

Step 3

Lift the upper part of your left arm so it’s parallel to the floor.

Step 4

Straighten out your left arm and contract your triceps muscle.

Step 5

Return to start position.

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Looking for a triceps exercise that tests your balance while strengthening your upper arm muscles? Try this side plank with a triceps extension. Remember to keep your movement slow and steady for the best results.

Step 1

Assume start position as shown by supporting your weight on your left forearm and sides of feet.

Step 2

Hold this position throughout the entire exercise.

Step 3

Straighten out your arm and contract your triceps muscle.

Step 4

Bend your elbow and return to start position.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lottie Olson is a nationally certified personal trainer with 10 years of experience in fitness and personal training. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Fitness Management.