Overhead Triceps

Overhead Triceps

The Overhead Triceps is a advanced none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Triceps. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesTriceps
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelAdvanced

How to do the Overhead Triceps

  1. Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you.
  2. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back.
  3. Your parner should hold your elbow and wrist.
  4. This will be your starting position.Attempt to extend the arm straight into the air as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the tricep by applying gentle pressure to the wrist.
  5. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.