Exercise

Standing Towel Triceps Extension

Also known as: towel french press partner, partner towel triceps extension

Standing Towel Triceps Extension — position 2

Standing Towel Triceps Extension is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps long head. Also works: triceps lateral head and triceps medial head. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Triceps long head

Secondary

Triceps lateral head Triceps medial head

How to do it

To begin, stand up with both arms fully extended above the head holding one end of a towel with both hands. Your elbows should be in and the arms perpendicular to the floor with the palms facing each other while your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
Now communicate with your partner so that he/she can grip the other side of the towel to apply resistance. Keeping your upper arms close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.
Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the towel. Breathe out as you perform this step.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.