Triceps Workout: Balance Your Arm Training
Why do the biceps continue to get all the glory when the triceps make up about 2/3 of your upper arm? What’s the best tricep exercise? See videos below.
Having well-developed triceps completes the overall look of your arms, especially when they are viewed from the side. A great triceps routine will help you build muscle while bringing out definition in the back of your arms, making a flattering addition to your profile.
Begin your tricep exercise with movements that allow for use of heavier weights, such as overhead extensions and skull crushers. Then, finish off with lighter weight exercises like rope press downs or kickbacks.
For such a relatively small muscle group, there are many exercises for triceps from which to choose. Using a wide variety of movements will keep your muscles guessing and growing.
The triceps play a supporting role while training other muscle groups, including many chest, back, and shoulder exercises. Having strong triceps will help you develop these muscle groups faster. For best results, tricep workout routines should involve the use of heavier weights (eight to twelve reps) and variety.
Tricep Exercise
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Bench Dip Progression
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Over Head Dumbbell Extension
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Dumbbell Kick Back
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Body Weight Dip
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Over Head Barbell Extension
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Over Head Cable Extension
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Close Grip Bench Press
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Skull Crusher
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Cable Press Down
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Dumbbell Skull Crusher
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Rope Cable Press Down
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Close Grip Push Up
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