Exercises / Beginner
Triceps extensions against low bar
- Triceps
- Abs
- Forearms
- Lower Chest
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Low bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a low bar in a push-up position but with your body separated backwards.
Bend your elbows until your forehead is just behind the bar.
Straighten your arms to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Abs
Forearms
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength25
- Explosivity0
- Technique25
- Cardio5
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
HFK 22
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Beginner
Jax Arms Beginners
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Jax Arms Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Abs
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Chamber Arms
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
6 min · 4 exercises
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