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TRX Tricep Extension

Suspension straps turn a simple extension into a brutal triceps burner.

TRX Tricep Extension exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Face away from the anchor and grab the handles overhead with palms down.
  2. Lean forward onto your toes so your body is at an angle, elbows pointing ahead.
  3. Keep your upper arms fixed and bend at the elbows, lowering your head behind the handles.
  4. Press through the triceps to straighten your arms and return to the angled start.

The one cue that matters

Lock your elbows in place. If they drift forward, it turns into a press.

Muscles worked

This is a skull crusher pattern loaded by your own bodyweight. Facing away from the anchor with elbows fixed in front of you, your triceps control the lower as your head drops behind the handles, hitting a deep overhead stretch, then press you back to the start. It belongs in your training as triceps work that needs zero plates, and the forward lean angle lets you dial the load anywhere from easy to savage.

FAQ

How do I adjust the difficulty on TRX tricep extensions?

Change your body angle. The more you lean forward onto your toes, the more of your bodyweight your triceps have to move. Start more upright and earn the steeper angles.

Why does this keep turning into a press for me?

Your elbows are drifting forward. Lock your upper arms in place so only the forearms move, and if you cannot hold that position, reduce the lean until you can.

Is this as good as skull crushers with a bar?

It trains the same lengthened overhead position, and the strap version adds a stability demand a bench never will. If you train at home or want a joint-friendly way to hammer the long head, it absolutely holds its own.

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