TRICEPS

TRICEP KICKBACKS-

Stand with feet shoulder width apart with upper body leaning slightly forward.  Hold weights at waist with elbows pointed upward.  Press weights up straightening arm.  Bring arms back to original position and repeat. 

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

TRICEP EXTESION (SKULLCRUSHERS)-

Lie flat on bench or ground with arms straight up towards ceiling.  Slowly bend at the elbow and bring them towards head.  Straighten arms back to original position slowly.  Repeat. 

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

TRICEP EXTENSION SEATED-

Sit on bench with back straight and arms upward.  Slowly bend at the elbow and bring them towards head.  Straighten arms back to original position slowly.  Repeat. 

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

CABLE TRICEP PULLDOWNS-

Adjust cable to highest point.  Grasp bar and position at waist level.  Slowly push towards thigh.  Return to starting position.  Repeat.

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

OVERHEAD PRESS-

Sit on bench with back straight. Grasp weight with both hands straightening arms overhead.  Bend elbows with hands behind head.  Straighten slowly and repeat.

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

MACHINE TRICEP EXTENSION-

Sit in machine with elbows on pad.  Grab handles and push forward maintaining slight bend in elbow.  Slowly return to original position. 

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

TRICEP DIPS-

Sit on bench with hands held to the edge.  Slide forward with body off bench and supported by arms.  Lower body as you bend your arms.  Straighten arms and repeat.

TARGET MUSCLES: TRICEPS

SAFETY TIPS:

·         DO NOT let elbows flare out to the sides.

·         KEEP head and back against the pad.

·         DO NOT arch your back.

·         DO NOT lock your elbows or bend wrists.

·         DO NOT lock your knees.