Description

This isolation exercise mainly works and trains the long head of the triceps.

Exercise

Triceps press

With straight bar overhead, standing

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Kabelzug

Tutorial

1

Position the cable pulley on the lowest step and attach a straight handle. Grip it with both hands at about shoulder width. Stand with your back to the cable tower and take a step away. Keep your back straight and look forward
2

Place the handle behind your head. Palms and elbows point towards the ceiling.
3

Now fully extend your arms in a powerful but controlled manner. Exhale and tense the triceps hard.
4

Bend your elbows slowly and under full control until the maximum bend in the elbow is reached and the hand no longer approaches the shoulder or head. The upper arm remains in the same position as at the beginning. Breathe in as you do this.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Make sure you keep your upper arm in the same position for the entire set and work without momentum. The position of the elbows is important here. You should adopt a position that feels natural, but the elbows should not point too far outwards as this increases the shear forces on the elbow joint and reduces the stimulation of the triceps.