Arms·Bodyweight
Overhead Triceps
Triceps · Bodyweight
Advanced
Body Part
Arms
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Advanced
Force
Static
The Overhead Triceps is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Triceps.
Muscles Worked
Triceps primaryLats secondary
In Position


How to Do the Overhead Triceps
- 1Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your elbow and wrist. This will be your starting position.
- 2Attempt to extend the arm straight into the air as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.
- 3After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the tricep by applying gentle pressure to the wrist. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written