Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Elbows hurt when doing tricep work? This crazy-looking leverage exercise actually allows you to do overhead work with, what I find at least, very little to no stress on the elbows.
It's almost like a hybrid of an overhead tricep extension and close-grip overhead press.
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Because you can grip on the sides of the bench, this creates a neutral hand position which is generally going to be easier on the elbows.
As well, because your body is set in essentially an angled plank position, you're keeping excellent tension on the triceps throughout the entire exercise just holding your body in place.
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Elbows hurt when doing tricep work? This crazy-looking leverage exercise actually allows you to do overhead work with, what I find at least, very little to no stress on the elbows.
It's almost like a hybrid of an overhead tricep extension and close-grip overhead press.
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Get my FREE Mass Targeting Specialization guide:
fitstep.com/goto/mass
----------------
Because you can grip on the sides of the bench, this creates a neutral hand position which is generally going to be easier on the elbows.
As well, because your body is set in essentially an angled plank position, you're keeping excellent tension on the triceps throughout the entire exercise just holding your body in place.
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Nick Nilsson – Mad Scientist of Muscle
Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
