Progression ladder for the Seated Triceps Press

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Easier and harder steps around the Seated Triceps Press

These are the substitutes for the Seated Triceps Press, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (5)

  1. Seated Bent-over Two-arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

    Seated Bent-over Two-arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  2. Cable PushdownPlay demonstration

    Cable Pushdown

    • Beginner
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  3. Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

    Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  4. Lever Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Lever Triceps Extension

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Triceps
  5. Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)Play demonstration

    Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)

    • Beginner
    • Other
    • Triceps

Where you are now

Seated Triceps Press

Seated Triceps Press

  • Intermediate
  • Dumbbell
  • Triceps

Harder steps (6)

  1. Dumbbell Seated Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  2. Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Triceps
  3. Dumbbell Seated Bench ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Seated Bench Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  4. Dumbbell Standing One Arm ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Standing One Arm Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  5. Lying Close-grip Barbell Triceps Extension Behind The Head

    Lying Close-grip Barbell Triceps Extension Behind The Head

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Triceps
  6. Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Triceps

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