Suspended Triceps Extension
The Suspended Triceps Extension primarily works the Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gastrocnemius (Medial), Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, Rhomboids, Serratus Anterior, Teres Major, Wrist Flexors. It is a suspension isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A suspension isolation push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | Suspension |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gastrocnemius (Medial) (calves)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp handles and step forward between suspension trainers. Position arms downward and slightly forward, nearly parallel with suspension straps. Lean forward, placing upper body weight onto handles with arms straight, while stepping back onto forefeet so body is leaning forward at desired angle. Straighten body, so torso is in-line with legs. Execution: Lower body by bending elbows, allowing head to travel between suspension handles. Raise body up and back up until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments: Both upper and lower body should be kept straight throughout movement. Angle of body affects difficulty of movement. SeeGravity Vectorsfor greater understanding of how body angle influences resistance. Also seeSuspended Triceps Extension with Triceps Rope. This exercise can be performed on TRXⓇ style suspension trainer or adjustable length gymnastics rings.
Alternative Exercises
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