Bench Tricep Extension

Pro Tip

To make this exercise easier, you can bring your feet closer towards the bench and allow your knees to bend.

How To

Position your hands shoulder-width apart on a bench with palms facing away from you and your feet fully extended behind you.
While maintaining a straight torso, inhale and lower yourself by allowing your elbow to come down and arms to bend.
Continue until your head is several inches from the bench.
Exhale and push through your hands to extend your arms and return to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Flat Bench Without Rack

If you can't find this bench, consider using a flat bench with rack instead. If your exercise requires you to use a barbell or bar, you cannot substitute. If you do not need to use either, you probably can substitute.