Triceps Press (Low Bar Position)
The body-weight triceps press on a bar racked about knee high; the flatter body puts far more weight on the arms.
How to do it
Setup
Bar racked about knee height, overhand shoulder-width grip, feet back, body one line.
Steps
- Lower the forehead to the bar by bending only the elbows.
- Brace the trunk; at this angle the hips want to sag.
- Press back up until the elbows lock.
Common mistakes
Starting at the low bar: earn it on a higher one first. Hips sagging at the bottom: squeeze the glutes. Turning it into a push-up: the head, not the chest, goes to the bar.
Breathing
Inhale bending, exhale extending.
