Suspender Triceps Extension
Description
The suspender triceps extension uses a TRX or suspension trainer for an overhead-style triceps extension. With the body angled forward and the elbows held high, the triceps extend to push the body upright. It is a great bodyweight triceps builder that trains the long head through a stretched position.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Suspender Triceps Extension Instructions
- Set the suspension trainer with handles at about head height.
- Face away from the anchor and grab both handles.
- Walk your feet back so your body angles forward at the handles.
- Bring your hands behind your head with elbows bent and pointed forward.
- Brace your core and keep your body straight.
- Extend the elbows to push your body upright.
- Squeeze the triceps hard at full extension.
- Bend the elbows to lower with control.
Suspender Triceps Extension Form & Visual
Suspender Triceps Extension Benefits
- Trains the triceps long head
- Bodyweight triceps builder
- Adjustable difficulty via foot position
- No weights required
- Useful for home training
- Strong stretch on the triceps
Suspender Triceps Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (long head)
- Triceps brachii (lateral head)
- Triceps brachii (medial head)
Suspender Triceps Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Overhead Triceps Extension
- Skull Crusher
- Triceps Pushdown
- Dip
