The Best Triceps Exercises

Top Exercises

Lever Triceps Extension

Beginner / Leverage Machine / Triceps / isolation

An isolation movement for the triceps. The lever ensures a strict path of motion, eliminating the use of other muscle groups.

Incline Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A triceps isolation movement focusing on the long head. The incline position places the triceps under a unique stretch for maximum muscle growth.

EZ Bar Standing French Press

Beginner / EZ Bar / Triceps / push

A triceps isolation movement performed with an EZ-bar to reduce wrist strain. It emphasizes the long head in an overhead position.

Dumbbells Seated Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A seated isolation exercise focusing on the long head of the triceps. The seated position prevents cheating and ensures maximal tension on the arms.

Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A classic triceps builder targeting the long head. The overhead position provides a deep stretch, leading to better muscle fiber recruitment and arm mass.

Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

An overhead triceps builder that isolates the lateral and long heads. The seated position helps maintain a neutral spine during the lift.

Dumbbell Seated Kickback

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A triceps isolation movement. The seated position stabilizes the body, allowing for a strict extension and powerful contraction at the lockout.

Dumbbell Lying Alternate Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A "skull crusher" variation that isolates each tricep independently, helping to fix strength imbalances and increase time under tension.

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A heavy triceps builder targeting the long head. Using two dumbbells on an incline allows for a natural range of motion and intense tension.

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A triceps isolation movement performed on an incline bench to place the long head under a significant stretch, promoting superior hypertrophy and muscle length.

Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension

Intermediate / Cable Crossover Machine / Triceps / isolation

Targets the triceps from a high-tension, crossed position. It emphasizes the long head and provides a unique contraction angle for the arms.

Bench Dip

Beginner / Bodyweight-only / Triceps / isolation

A compound pushing exercise for the triceps and chest. It is an effective bodyweight movement that can be performed anywhere with an elevated surface.