Triceps Press
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows stationary and pointed forward; move only your forearms during the exercise.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand or sit with the special bar in your hands, palms facing down.
- Hold the bar at shoulder height with your elbows close to your body.
- Press the bar down by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly return to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Triceps Press in FitAI
Log your sets, reps, and weights automatically. Get AI-powered progressive overload recommendations and form feedback — personalized to your training history.
Muscles Worked
Triceps Press primarily targets the Triceps, with Strength mechanics using Special Bar. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Triceps60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Chest20%
Equipment
Special Bar
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Triceps Press work?
Triceps Press primarily targets the Triceps. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Special Bar.
How many sets and reps should I do for Triceps Press?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Triceps Press suitable for beginners?
Triceps Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
