Triceps Extension - Resistance Tube Single Reverse

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps

Beginner Triceps Strength Resistance Tube Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise is used to target the triceps muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.

Benefits: This exercise works all heads of the triceps.

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, on one end of a resistance tube with your right foot, and your knees slightly bent. Hold the resistance tube handle in your right hand, palms down (reverse grip). Raise the handles straight above your head. This is your starting position. Lower the handle behind your head, while keeping your upper arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Push the handle, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, on one end of a resistance tube with your left foot, and your knees slightly bent. Hold the resistance tube handle in your left hand, palms down (reverse grip). Raise the handles straight above your head. This is your starting position. Lower the handle behind your head, while keeping your upper arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Push the handle, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.


The triceps muscle group are straight muscles with three heads. All three heads straighten the elbow while the long head, crossing the shoulder joint also adducts the shoulder (pulls it down from the side) and extends the shoulder (pulls it down from the front).

Step 1

Stand upright, holding the resistance tube handle in your right hand, straight over your head.

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Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, on one end of a resistance tube with your right foot, and your knees slightly bent. Hold the resistance tube handle in your right hand, palms down (reverse grip). Raise the handles straight above your head. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Slowly lower the handle behind your head, in an arc, without moving your upper arm.

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Lower the handle behind your head, while keeping your upper arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement.

Step 3

Push the handle, in an arc, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary.

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Push the handle, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat as required.

Step 4

Stand upright, holding the resistance tube handle in your left hand, straight over your head.

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Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, on one end of a resistance tube with your left foot, and your knees slightly bent. Hold the resistance tube handle in your left hand, palms down (reverse grip). Raise the handles straight above your head. This is your starting position.

Step 5

Slowly lower the handle behind your head, in an arc, without moving your upper arm.

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Lower the handles behind your head, while keeping your upper arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement.

Step 6

Push the handle, in an arc, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary.

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Push the handle, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat as required.