Build a stronger upper body with these triceps exercises for posture that will also help you with push-ups.

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1. to keep them strong, youllalsowant to work on strengthening your shoulders.

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Triceps are used in all of our pushing movements, like push-ups and bench presses, says Schenk.

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5 triceps exercises for posture that are worth trying

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Start in a high plank pose with your hands planted directly under your shoulders.

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Side push-ups

Flip your traditional push-up on itssidefor a move that targets your triceps in a whole new way.

Draw your belly in and press your palm flat into the mat to push up your body.

Once your arm is straight, slowly lower your body back down to the mat.

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Repeat 10 to 12 times then flip over to switch to the opposite side.

Plank-to-pike

This moving plank will burn out those triceps (and bonus: your core) almost immediately.

Hold a high plank, and push your hips up and back toward the ceiling into a pike position.

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While in your pike, touch one hand to your opposite foot, then return back to parallel.

Repeat on the other side to ensure both arms get an equal amount of work.

Return to the starting row position, then continue for 12 to 15 reps on each side.

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Dumbbell lat pull downs

Swap your pushing exercises for a pulling option with this move.

Start sitting on a bench or chair with a set of light-to-medium weights.

Keep your palms facing forward as you raise the dumbbells straight up over your head.

Pull one arm down toward your shoulders, squeezing your lats as you move by pulling your shoulders together.

Stop the movement when your weight is parallel to your shoulder, then press it back up to start.

Repeat on the other side.

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