Standing Towel Triceps Extension

Train your triceps anywhere with just a towel and a partner.

The FitnessTracker app makes it easy to track creative partner-based movements like this towel triceps extension. It’s a clever solution for resistance training without weights.

Instructions

  1. Hold one end of a towel with both hands overhead, elbows tucked close to your ears.
  2. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and brace your core.
  3. Have a partner gently apply resistance by pulling the other end of the towel downward.
  4. Bend your elbows and lower the towel behind your head in a controlled arc.
  5. Extend your arms back to the starting position, focusing on isolating the triceps.
  6. Complete the desired reps, adjusting partner resistance as needed.

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