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Triceps Workout

Tricep Pushdowns

  • Setup: Attach rope or bar to high pulley, grip with overhand.
  • Form: Stand upright, elbows at sides, core tight.
  • Push: Extend arms down, squeeze triceps at bottom.
  • Control: Slowly return to start, keep elbows still.
  • Avoid: Flaring elbows, leaning forward, using momentum.

Tricep Extensions

  • Setup: Hold dumbbell or rope with both hands, arms overhead.
  • Form: Keep elbows close to head, core tight.
  • Extend: Lower weight behind head, then extend arms up.
  • Control: Slowly lower weight back, avoid swinging.
  • Avoid: Flared elbows, arching back, using momentum.

Tricep Kickbacks

  • Setup: Hold dumbbells, bend at hips, back flat, elbows at 90°.
  • Form: Keep upper arms still, core engaged.
  • Kickback: Extend arms fully, squeeze triceps at top.
  • Control: Slowly return to 90° angle, avoid swinging.
  • Avoid: Moving upper arms, using momentum, short range of motion.