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Upper Arms · Suspension Trainer
Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension
Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the triceps (upper arms), with the shoulders and upper back assisting. It needs a suspension trainer. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Triceps
- Body part
- Upper Arms
- Equipment
- Suspension Trainer
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Upper Back · Trapezius
How to do Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension
- Adjust the suspension trainer handles to about waist height. Stand facing the handles, holding the handles with an overhand grip (palms facing down), and lean forward slightly with your upper arms perpendicular to your torso.
- Keep your arms bent at 90 degrees. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Extend your arms by pressing through your hands until your elbows are fully straight.
- Slowly bend your elbows to return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily: exhale as you extend your arms and inhale as you bend your elbows.
- Focus on using your triceps to perform the extension, avoiding excessive use of your chest, shoulders or back.
- Keep your upper arms close to your head and avoid flaring them out to the sides.
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Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension FAQ
What muscles does Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension work?
Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension mainly works the triceps in the upper arms (Triceps Brachii). The shoulders and upper back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension?
You need a suspension trainer.
How many sets and reps of Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper arms exercises.
How many calories does Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension?
Other exercises for the triceps include Bodyweight Triceps Extension, Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension, Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension and Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar).
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