Triceps Upper Arms Assisted #0018

Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)

Animated demonstration

Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel) — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Triceps
Body part
Upper Arms
Equipment
Assisted
Synergist group
Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a towel with both hands behind your head.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows close to your ears and your upper arms stationary.

  3. 3

    Slowly extend your forearms upward, squeezing your triceps at the top.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the towel back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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