Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)
This exercise requires another person and uses manual resistance, or your body’s own weight to build muscle.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Towel
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight and your abs drawn in.
- Hold a towel or rope facing up behind and in back of your head.
- Have a partner hold the towel taught during the exercise so the resistance is constant.
- Lower your forearms down until they reach your biceps, then slowly raise your arms back up to starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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