Triceps exercises
40 exercises in our library train the triceps as a main muscle. They're grouped below by the equipment they need, from bodyweight to machines. Each one links to a page with every muscle it works, easier and harder versions, and alternatives.
By level: Beginner 14 · Intermediate 15 · Advanced 11.
By equipment
Bodyweight (7 exercises)
- Bench Dip Beginner
- Close-Grip Push-Up Beginner
- Chest Dip Intermediate
- Diamond Push-Up Intermediate
- Parallel Bar Dip Intermediate
- Handstand Push-Up Advanced
- One-Arm Push-Up Advanced
Weighted bodyweight (3 exercises)
- Weighted Push-Up Intermediate
- Weighted Chest Dip Advanced
- Weighted Dip Advanced
Dumbbells (5 exercises)
- Dumbbell Triceps Kickback Beginner
- Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension Beginner
- Seated Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension Beginner
- Dumbbell Floor Press Intermediate
- Dumbbell Skull Crusher Intermediate
Barbell (6 exercises)
- Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension Beginner
- Barbell Floor Press Intermediate
- Barbell Skull Crusher Intermediate
- Close-Grip Bench Press Intermediate
- EZ-Bar Skull Crusher Intermediate
- Barbell JM Press Advanced
Cables (4 exercises)
- Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown Beginner
- Cable Triceps Pushdown Beginner
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension Beginner
- Cable Skull Crusher Intermediate
Machines (4 exercises)
- Assisted Chest Dip Beginner
- Assisted Dip Beginner
- Seated Machine Dip Beginner
- Triceps Extension Machine Beginner
Smith machine (1 exercise)
- Close-Grip Smith Machine Bench Press Beginner
Resistance bands (1 exercise)
- Banded Push-Up Intermediate
Power & plyometrics (7 exercises)
- Dumbbell Push Press Intermediate
- Explosive Push-Up Intermediate
- Push Press Intermediate
- Bar Muscle-Up Advanced
- Barbell Clean and Jerk Advanced
- Barbell Press Under Advanced
- Barbell Split Jerk Advanced
Holds (1 exercise)
- Handstand Advanced
Other equipment (1 exercise)
- Ring Dip Advanced
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By equipment
Bodyweight · Dumbbells · Barbell · Kettlebell · Cables · Machines · Smith machine · Resistance bands
Exercise data: Exercise Knowledge Graph by Giovanni Degani, incl. wger contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Version 1.3.2. Adapted from the Exercise Knowledge Graph; licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Attribution and sources · Download the data (JSON)