How do you perform Bent Over Tricep Extension?

Short and clear explanation to perform Bent Over Triceps Extension correctly and avoid common mistakes.

How do you perform Bent Over Tricep Extension?

  • Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart and hold a weight in each hand.
  • Bend forward from your hips while keeping your back straight.
  • Keep your elbows against the body, just above your hips.
  • Let your forearms hang vertically down.
  • Now straighten your arms so that your forearms come up and hold for a second.
  • Just focus on your triceps.
  • Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position, keeping the elbows against your body at all times.
  • Keep your core engaged and breathe regularly.

Common faults

  • Insufficient contraction of the triceps during the exercise.
  • Lifting the shoulders during the movement.
  • Not keeping the elbows against the body during the entire movement.
  • Performing the exercise with too much speed.


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