bodyweight kneeling triceps extension
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with body weight.
How to do bodyweight kneeling triceps extension
Kneel down on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.
Place your hands on the ground in front of you, shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
Extend your legs straight behind you, balancing on your toes and hands, forming a straight line from head to heels.
Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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