Mobility

Tricep Roller

The Tricep Roller is a weighted exercise that specifically works the tricep muscles (back of the arms). The exercise is primarily performed to improve strength and stability. This involves extending the arms and lifting the roller using the strength of your tricep muscles, which can help improve arm strength and definition over time.

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Tricep Roller instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Sit or stand with a straight back, holding a weighted tricep roller with both hands.

Raise the roller above your head, keeping your hands close together, your elbows to your head and your upper arms stationary.

Lower the roller behind your head, bending your elbows as you do so.

Lift the roller back to its starting position using your forearm muscles and maintaining the stationary position of your upper arms.

Repeat this movement for your desired number of reps.

Sit or stand with a straight back, holding a weighted tricep roller with both hands.

Raise the roller above your head, keeping your hands close together, your elbows to your head and your upper arms stationary.

Lower the roller behind your head, bending your elbows as you do so.

Lift the roller back to its starting position using your forearm muscles and maintaining the stationary position of your upper arms.

Repeat this movement for your desired number of reps.

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