This classic exercise uses the weight of your own body to work your triceps.
Primary Muscle: Triceps
Secondary Muscle: Shoulders, Chest
Equipment Type: Body Only
Steps
- Grasp a set of parallel bars and push yourself up to the starting position.
- Keeping your elbows close to your body, lower yourself down until your triceps are parallel to the floor.
- Slowly raise yourself back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your abs drawn in and your body straight during this exercise.