SEATED TRICEPS PRESS

Seated Triceps Press - Exercise Workout & Technique

• Take hold of a barbell so that your palms are facing down, positioned close together.
• Take position on a bench, bring the barbell above you and your arms extended straight above you.
• Lock your elbows by your head, inhale, and extend the barbell behind you,
• Exhale and squeeze your triceps as you bring the weight back to the top. Pause.
• Complete the desired rep range, rest, then repeat.

Seated Triceps Press - Tips & Safety

• Keep in mind, this exercise, firstly, places excessive stretch on the triceps tendon and, secondly, places the shoulder joint in a vulnerable position for injury - do not perform this exercise if you experience shoulder pain.
• Start with a conservative weight at the start to ensure a full range of motion.
• Keep the elbows locked in the one position throughout and perform the exercise in a controlled manner - ideally only the forearms should be moving.
• For heavier weights, it may be helpful for somebody to pass you the dumbbell to prevent strain getting the weight up to the starting position.
• An overhand grip works the inner head, whereas a neutral grip targets all three heads of the triceps.

Seated Triceps Press - Alternatives

• Try doing this exercise with an E-Z curl bar to add variety to your training.
• This exercise can also be done on a cable via the low cable attachment.