Suspension Trainer Triceps Extension

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Triceps

Helps

• Deltoid
• Anconeus

Holds

• Serratus Anterior
• Rectus Abdominis
• Transversus Abdominis

Equipment

• Suspension Trainer

Technique

1. Set the handles at chest height, face away from the anchor and take both handles, leaning forward with arms straight in front of you.
2. Hold a straight line from head to heels.
3. Bend the elbows to lower your head between the hands, forearms moving toward your ears.
4. Press the hands forward until your arms are straight.

Cues

• Keep the abs tight and the hips level.
• Progress by walking the feet back.

Common mistakes

• Letting the lower back sag.
• Bending at the shoulders instead of the elbows.
• Flaring the elbows out wide.

Alternatives

• Suspension Trainer Skull Crusher
• Band Skull Crusher