Standing Towel Triceps Extension

Standing Towel Triceps Extension

The Standing Towel Triceps Extension is a beginner none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Triceps. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesTriceps
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelBeginner

How to do the Standing Towel Triceps Extension

  1. To begin, stand up with both arms fully extended above the head holding one end of a towel with both hands.
  2. Your elbows should be in and the arms perpendicular to the floor with the palms facing each other while your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other.
  3. This is the starting position.Now communicate with your partner so that he/she can grip the other side of the towel to apply resistance.
  4. Keeping your upper arms close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps.
  5. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move.
  6. Breathe in as you perform this step.Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the towel.
  7. Breathe out as you perform this step.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.