Reclining Triceps Press
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Reclining Triceps Press focuses on Triceps, with Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reclining Triceps Press with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on a flat bench or the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- 2
Extend your arms straight up over your chest, palms facing each other, with a slight bend in your elbows.
- 3
Slowly bend your elbows, lowering the dumbbells towards the sides of your head, keeping your upper arms stationary.
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Continue lowering until your forearms are parallel to the floor or the dumbbells are near your ears.
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Engage your triceps to extend your arms, pressing the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Reclining Triceps Press primarily targets Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Reclining Triceps Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
