Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Bodyweight Triceps Extension from Plank.
A challenging bodyweight triceps exercise performed from a high plank position, where you lower your forearms to the floor by bending your elbows and then extend back up using triceps strength alone. The movement resembles a bodyweight skull crusher and requires a rigid core to prevent hip sag throughout.
The Bodyweight Triceps Extension from Plank is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
