Best Triceps Exercises
This shortlist highlights 42 exercises that target the triceps. It is a curated editorial roundup built from movement type, equipment, and difficulty data — not a lab ranking or coaching substitute.
How we chose these exercises
- •We group exercises by the attribute a reader is most likely filtering on first, such as target muscle, equipment, or difficulty.
- •We favor exercises with clear movement intent and dependable metadata for muscle group, equipment, and difficulty.
- •Beginner-friendly movements and low-equipment options are surfaced earlier when the shortlist serves broad training intent.
- •This page is a curated editorial ranking rather than a personalized training plan or medical recommendation.
Featured exercises
42 curated exercises for this shortlist.
C
Cable Tri Extension - External Rotation
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
C
Cable Tri Extension - Internal Rotation
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
C
Cable Tricep Kickback
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
C
Cable Triceps Press
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
H
High-Cable Cross Tricep Extention - NB
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
I
Incline Skull Crush
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
O
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
R
Ring Dips
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
S
Smith Machine Close-grip Bench Press
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Chest
T
Tricep Pushdown on Cable
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Tricep Rope Pushdowns
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Lats
T
Triceps Dips (Assisted)
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Chest
T
Triceps Extensions on Cable
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Triceps Extensions on Cable With Bar
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Triceps on Machine
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Triceps Pushdown
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
TRX dips
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Chest
T
TRX Tricep Extension
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Triceps stretch left
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Triceps stretch right
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
D
DB Skull Crushers
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
D
Dips Between Two Benches
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
D
Drag Pushdown
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
E
Elbows Tucked DB Bench Press
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Chest
E
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher - NB
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
F
Floor Skull Crusher
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
L
Lying Triceps Extensions
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
L
Lying Triceps Kickback
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
O
One Arm Overhead Cable Tricep Extension
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
P
Patadas traseras
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
R
Rocking Triceps Pushdown
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
S
Seated Triceps Press
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
S
Skullcrusher Dumbbells
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
S
Skullcrusher SZ-bar
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
T
Triceps Overhead (Dumbbell)
- Category
- Isolation
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- None
B
Barbell Triceps Extension
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Shoulders, Chest
B
Bench Press Narrow Grip
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Shoulders, Chest
D
Dumbbell Triceps Extension
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Shoulders, Chest
D
Dumbell Tate Press
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Shoulders, Chest
I
Incline Close Grip Barbell Bench Press
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Shoulders, Chest
J
JM Press
- Category
- Compound
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps
- Secondary Muscle
- Biceps, Chest
Training references
- wger exercise database API — Source dataset used for exercise names, muscle targets, equipment, and difficulty tags.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best triceps exercises?
Best Triceps Exercises highlights options such as Cable Tri Extension - External Rotation, Cable Tri Extension - Internal Rotation, Cable Tricep Kickback. The right pick depends on your training goal, available equipment, and experience level.
How did you choose these triceps exercises?
We curated this shortlist using muscle-targeting data, equipment tags, movement type, and difficulty so the page reflects practical training intent.
Should beginners start with every exercise in this triceps list?
No. Start with the exercises that match your current technique, mobility, and equipment access, then progress as your form and strength improve.