The Best Triceps Exercises
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Cable Machine with Rope Attachment
An isolation exercise for the triceps that reduces the ability to use leg drive or momentum, resulting in higher muscle activation.
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A classic unilateral overhead extension that focuses on the long head. It ensures both arms are developed equally in terms of strength and size.
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A compound pushing exercise for the triceps and chest. It is an effective bodyweight movement that can be performed anywhere with an elevated surface.
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Also known as "skull crushers," this is a staple for building the triceps. Using dumbbells allows for a natural range of motion and saves the wrists.
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A classic triceps isolation exercise. It provides a peak contraction at the very end of the movement, making it ideal for shaping the back of the arm.
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A triceps isolation movement focusing on the long head. The incline position places the triceps under a unique stretch for maximum muscle growth.
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A seated triceps exercise that isolates the arms by removing the use of the lower body. It emphasizes the long head for total arm thickness.
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An incline variation of the skull crusher that places the triceps under a greater stretch, maximizing muscle fiber recruitment in the long head.
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A triceps isolation movement that emphasizes the lockout. The standing position challenges the core and lower back to maintain a flat hinge.
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An overhead triceps builder that isolates the lateral and long heads. The seated position helps maintain a neutral spine during the lift.
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A triceps isolation movement. The seated position stabilizes the body, allowing for a strict extension and powerful contraction at the lockout.
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A triceps isolation movement performed with an EZ-bar to reduce wrist strain. It emphasizes the long head in an overhead position.
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