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Body Tricep Press

IntermediateStrengthTier T3

Grip a chest-height bar overhand and step back with your feet together, leaning in on straight arms. Bend your elbows to lower your head beneath the bar. Straighten the elbows to push back to the start.

Targets: Elbow

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

No equipment needed

Dosage

3

Sets

8

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Set the bar in the rack hooks at chest height.
  • Take an overhand grip and step backward with the feet together, leaning into the bar on straight arms.
  1. He grips the chest-height bar overhand, feet stepped back together, body leaning into the bar as a rigid plank line from heels to head, arms straight.

    Step 1 of 5

    Grip the bar overhand and step back with feet together, leaning in on straight arms.

  2. His elbows are flexing forward as his head lowers beneath the bar level, body still rigid, feet together, weight staying on his toes.

    Step 2 of 5

    Flex the elbows to lower the head beneath the bar.

  3. His head has passed beneath the bar, elbows fully flexed with forearms under the bar, body still a rigid diagonal line, elbows pointing forward.

    Step 3 of 5

    Lower until the head passes beneath the bar in the skull-crusher position.

  4. His elbows are extending forcefully, pressing his rigid body back up toward the starting lean, head rising past the bar level.

    Step 4 of 5

    Extend the elbows forcefully to push the body back to the starting angle.

  5. He grips the chest-height bar overhand, feet stepped back together, body leaning into the bar as a rigid plank line from heels to head, arms straight.

    Step 5 of 5

    Grip the bar overhand and step back with feet together, leaning in on straight arms.

Safety Information

Maintain a rigid plank line through the torso and hips, keep the elbows pointing forward rather than flaring out. Anyone with a shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, back or balance problem should ask a physical therapist or physician before attempting this exercise and stop at pain or dizziness. Keep the rigid leaning line and avoid a hip hinge and elbow flare. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.

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