The Best Triceps Exercises

Top Exercises

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A safe and effective way to isolate the triceps. The floor provides a natural stop that prevents overstretching the shoulder joint.

Dumbbell Decline Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A variation of the skull crusher that increases the range of motion and tension on the long head of the triceps due to the decline angle.

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.

Cable Kickback

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Triceps / isolation

A targeted isolation exercise for the gluteus maximus. The cable machine allows for a steady, resisted movement that keeps the glute engaged at the peak.

Dumbbell Seated Bench Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

An overhead triceps movement focusing on the long head. The seated position ensures better spinal alignment and direct isolation of the arm muscles.

Dumbbell Pronated Grip Triceps Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A triceps isolation variation using an overhand grip. This shifts the emphasis to the lateral head, helping to build arm width and overall definition.

Dumbbell One Arm Kickback

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A unilateral triceps isolation exercise that allows for perfect focus on the mind-muscle connection and fixes strength imbalances.

Dumbbell Lying One Arm Pronated Triceps Extension

Intermediate / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A unilateral triceps isolation exercise using an overhand grip to target the lateral head and improve arm definition.

Dumbbell Lying Extension

Beginner / Dumbbells / Triceps / isolation

A primary triceps builder. Performing extensions with dumbbells allows for a natural range of motion and prevents wrist strain often caused by barbells.