Target Muscle

    Triceps

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Bodyweight Kneeling Tricep Extension

    The bodyweight kneeling tricep extension is a bodyweight exercise that targets the tricep, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and chest. It involves lowering your body by bending the elbows while keeping the core engaged and then pressing back up to the starting position.

    Also Works

    ShouldersChest

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Kneel down on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.

    2. 2

      Place your hands on the ground in front of you, shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.

    3. 3

      Extend your legs straight behind you, balancing on your toes and hands, forming a straight line from head to heels.

    4. 4

      Bend your elbows and lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

    5. 5

      Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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