A push-up that hammers the back of your arms instead of your chest.
Elbows brush your sides the whole way. Flared elbows steal the work from your triceps.
The Tricep Push Up is a Triceps-first movement, with Chest, Shoulders working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your triceps volume for the week.
The Tricep Push Up primarily works the Triceps with Chest, Shoulders assisting.
Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.
For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.
