Seated Triceps Press
The Seated Triceps Press is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Triceps. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesTriceps
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner
How to do the Seated Triceps Press
- Sit down on a bench with back support and grasp a dumbbell with both hands and hold it overhead at arm's length.
- Tip: a better way is to have somebody hand it to you especially if it is very heavy.
- The resistance should be resting in the palms of your hands with your thumbs around it.
- The palm of the hand should be facing inward.
- This will be your starting position.Keeping your upper arms close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semi-circular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps.
- Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move.
- Breathe in as you perform this step.Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the dumbbell.
- Breathe out as you perform this step.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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