Bodyweight kneeling triceps extension
The bodyweight kneeling triceps extension is an effective exercise targeting the triceps. It involves lowering and raising your body by bending and extending the elbows while keeping the core engaged and the body in a straight line from knees to head.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain a straight line from knees to head.
- Avoid flaring your elbows out to the sides.
- Control the movement to avoid using momentum.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist pain
Also known as
Estensioni tricipiti in ginocchio a corpo libero, bodyweight triceps extension, kneeling triceps extension, triceps bodyweight exercise