Triceps Press (High Bar Position)
The body-weight triceps press on a bar racked about waist high; the steep body leaves less weight on the arms, the place to start.
How to do it
Setup
Bar racked about waist height, overhand shoulder-width grip, feet back, body one line.
Steps
- Bend the elbows to bring the forehead to the bar.
- Keep the hips and knees straight.
- Push the body back to straight arms.
Common mistakes
Bending at the hips: rigid from head to heels. Elbows drifting apart: keep them shoulder-width, pointing down. Lowering the bar too soon: drop a notch only when the reps are clean.
Breathing
Inhale bending, exhale extending.
