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Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel)

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentAssisted

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a towel with both hands behind your head.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your ears and your upper arms stationary.
  3. Slowly extend your forearms upward, squeezing your triceps at the top.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the towel back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)Shoulders

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