Tricep Exercises: Complete with Images & Descriptions
Cut the flab and bring out those strong, well-defined arms with some of the most effective tricep exercises below. Learn proper
form with detailed illustrations and descriptions.
Get started by selecting an exercise below, or simply scroll down to view them all:
Triceps Exercise #1:
Dips
Description:
- Place hands on dip bars, elbows bent.
- Push down, raising body upward.
- Lower and repeat.
Return to
Top
Triceps Exercise #2: Reverse Cable
Pull
Description:
- Attach pulley to secure object.
- Grasp handle, thumb up, elbow bent, as shown.
- Straighten elbow.
- Return to starting position.
Return to
Top
Triceps Exercise #3: Tricep
Extension
Description:
- Stand in front of pulley.
- Grasp handle in hand, palm up.
- Pull up, bending at elbow.
- Straighten elbow and repeat.
*Can also be done with palms facing down.
Return to
Top
Triceps Exercise #4: French
Press
Description:
- Stand with barbell in hands overhead.
- Bend elbows, lowering bar behind head.
- Straighten elbows.
- Lower and repeat.
Return to
Top
Tricep Exercise #5: Lateral Elbow
Abduction
Description:
- Hold weights in hands, palms inward as shown.
- Keep elbows out from sides.
- Straighten arms.
- Return and repeat.
Return to
Top
Tricep Exercise #6: Machine Tricep
Extension
Description:
- Sit at triceps machine with upper arms supported.
- Grasp handles with hands, elbows bent.
- Straighten elbows.
- Return to start position and repeat.
Return to
Top
Tricep Exercise #7: Overhead
Extension
Description:
- Stand with feet hip distance apart.
- Begin with weight straight overhead in both hands.
- Lower weight to center of upper back.
- Keep elbows close to ears and pointed up.
- Straighten and repeat.
Return to
Top
Tricep Exercise #8: Tricep
Row Pushdown
Description:
- Stand in front of pulley.
- Grasp handle with both hands.
- Begin with handle up to chin, elbows out to sides.
- Push down, straightening arms.
- Raise and repeat.
Return to
Top
Tricep Exercise #9:
Skull-Crusher
Description:
- Lie on back.
- Hold barbell in hands as shown.
- Bend elbows, lowering barbell toward forehead.
- Straighten elbows and repeat.
Return to
Top
Triceps Exercise #10: Dumbbell
Kick-Back
Description:
- Stand, leaning over chair or table, arm back, elbow bent, as shown.
- Hold weight in hand.
- Straighten elbow through available range.
- Return to start position.
Return to
Top
------------------------------------------------------------
Return to Main Weight Lifting Exercises
| 
