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.

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Dips

Reverse Cable Pull

Triceps Extension

French Press

Lateral Elbow Abduction

Machine Tricep Extension

Overhead Extension

Tricep Row Pushdown

Skull Crusher

Dumbbell Kickback

Triceps Exercise #1: Dips

Description:
- Place hands on dip bars, elbows bent.
- Push down, raising body upward.
- Lower and repeat.

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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.

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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.

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Triceps Exercise #4: French Press

Description:
- Stand with barbell in hands overhead.
- Bend elbows, lowering bar behind head.
- Straighten elbows.
- Lower and repeat.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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