You can use a pair of dumbbells or any two sturdy surfaces (pictured here are plyo boxes) for this move. If you're a beginner, start with a standard triceps push-up before advancing to this version.
- Place the dumbbells on the ground shoulder-width apart, rotating them so they're perpendicular to your body. Put yourself into a high plank position, holding on to each dumbbell, with your knuckles facing away from you. If you're using another flat surface, plant your palms on the top edges.
- Make sure your toes are flexed on the ground and you form a straight line from the tops of your shoulders down to your toes. (Beginners can also do this move on your knees.)
- Bracing your triceps, lower your body down until you barely touch the tops of your hands. Push yourself slowly back up, making sure to squeeze and engage your triceps the entire time. Using dumbbells or boxes will allow you to dip lower to the floor, requiring full use of your triceps in order to push yourself back up to the starting position.
