Form cues
- Keep elbows tight to torso
- Extend arms fully
- Squeeze triceps at the top
- Avoid swinging arms
Exercise
Old School Reverse Extensions
Upper arms, body weight
This bodyweight movement isolates the triceps by extending the elbows while lying face down.
Target: triceps. Also works: posterior deltoids, latissimus dorsi.
Steps
- Lie face down on the floor or bench with elbows bent and hands at your sides.
- Position elbows by your torso.
- Straighten your arms fully behind you, contracting your triceps.
- Pause and squeeze at full extension.
- Return to the start in a controlled manner.
Common mistakes
- Using body momentum
- Not achieving full extension
- Letting elbows flare out
Breathing
Exhale as you extend your arms, inhale as you return.
In the app, search for Old School Reverse Extensions and add it to a workout.