Reclining Triceps Press
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Reclining Triceps Press focuses on Triceps, with Chest, 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 supine on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor.
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Hold a barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip, extending your arms straight up over your chest.
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Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell by bending your elbows until the bar is just behind your head.
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Extend your elbows to press the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Reclining Triceps Press primarily targets Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, 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.
