Body Tricep Press

A beginner strength exercise for the triceps, done with just your bodyweight.

Main muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Bodyweight
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Body Tricep Press

Position a bar in a rack at chest height.
Standing, take a shoulder width grip on the bar and step a yard or two back, feet together and arms extended so that you are leaning on the bar. This will be your starting position.
Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering yourself towards the bar.
Pause, and then reverse the motion by extending the elbows.
Progress from bodyweight by adding chains over your shoulders.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Body Tricep Press

Questions

What muscles does the Body Tricep Press work?

Mainly the triceps.

Is the Body Tricep Press good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Body Tricep Press?

Good alternatives that train the triceps: Standing Towel Triceps Extension, Bench Dips, Body-Up or Dips - Triceps Version.

How many sets and reps of the Body Tricep Press should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).