Technique Library - Tricep Exercises

Suns out guns out! Your triceps assist with your push exercises so it is important to take care of them. Doing too many tricep extensions with improper form can lead to elbow injuries that can delay your fitness goals.

Below are cues with short videos to help you with your form so you can reach your goals faster with less pain! 

Banded Tricep Extension Cues

1. Grab a band (the thicker the band the more resistance)
2. Attach your band to the top of your rack
3. Place your hands evenly on the band
4. Then push the band away with your hands until your arms are extended
5. Squeeze your triceps

DB Rotating Skull Crusher Cues

1. Using a bench
2. Lay down flat on your back
3. With your palms facing each other press the dumbbells to the top with your arms fully extended
4. Keep your shoulders set
5. Lower the dumbbells down through the elbow
6. Drive them back up to the top until your arms are fully extended
7. Squeeze your triceps

DB Seated/Standing Skull Crusher Cues

1. Using a bench or you can stand
2. Take the dumbbell in your hands over your head
3. Slowly lower the dumbbell down through your elbow
4. The drive the dumbbell up to the ceiling until your arms are fully extended
5. Squeeze your triceps

DB Skull Crusher to Press Cues

1. Using a bench
2. Lay down flat on your back
3. With your palms facing each other press the dumbbells to the top with your arms fully extended
4. Keep your shoulders set
5. Lower the dumbbells down through the elbow
6. Drive them back up to the top until your arms are fully extended
7. Squeeze your triceps
8. Then lower both dumbbells down like a hammer press
9. Press the dumbbells up with your palms facing each other and squeeze at the top

Overhead Banded Tricep Extension Cues

1. Grab a band (the thicker the band the more resistance)
2. Attach your band to the top of your rack
3. Place your hands evenly on the band
4. Walk out until your elbows bend
5. Then push the band away with your hands overhead until your arms are extended
6. Squeeze your triceps