Tricep Workout

Question 1

Tricep Dips

Answer 1

-Bodyweight Compound
-Place hands on side of bench and lift into a position where arms are fully extended and torso is straight up and down
-Keeping elbows from flaring out and body upright, lower down to fully bend the elbows
-From bottom of position, push through triceps to starting position
-Keep elbows close to body throughout

Question 2

Lying Tricep Extensions

Answer 2

• Freeweight isolated
  -Whilst lying supine on bench, hold dumbbells directly in line with shoulders
  -With arms vertical and palms facing each other, lower dumbbells to forehead by bending at the elbow
  -Extend arms fully, do not lock, can use a spot

Question 3

Close Grip Tricep Press

Answer 3

-Freeweight compound
-Lie supine on bench, hold barbell with a shoulder width grip
-Lower barbell under control while keeping elbows narrow and tucked to sides
-Barbell should gently touch low on the chest before pressing back up

Question 4

Seated Tricep Pushdown

Answer 4

-Fixed weight Compound
-Seated position, hold handles with wrists straight and elbows tucked to the rib cage
-Press down by extending elbows and keeping elbow tucked
-Return to start under control

Question 5

Tricep Pushdown

Answer 5

-Fixed weight Isolated
-Grasp bar/rope with overhand grip, keep elbows tucked into ribs, chest up, shoulders down and back
-Press straight down by fully extending elbow joint, keeping head up and wrists straight
-Return to start position under control.