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Triceps Press

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

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your upper arms close to your sides.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)Shoulders

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