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The triceps make up almost 2/3 of your arm size... very important!

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Anatomy Of The Triceps

The Triceps

Major Muscles That Act On The Elbow & Forearm:

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Triceps Brachii
Brachialis
Pronator Teres

Major Muscles:

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Tricep Articles

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Top Tricep Exercises

Bench Dips

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Triceps
Other Muscles Worked: Chest
Equipment: BodyOnly
Mechanics Type: Compound

Video Guide: Windows Media - Real Player

Tips: Place two flat benches parallel to each other, about three to four feet apart. Sit on one bench facing the other, with your hands grasping the side of the bench. Using your hands to support your weight, lift your feet to the top of the other bench so that the rest of your body is suspended between the two benches. Cross one foot over the other. Slowly lower your body toward the floor by bending your elbows until your upper arms and forearms form a right angle. Do not go below a 90-degree angle, as this can stress your shoulders. Slowly raise back up to the start position by straightening your arms. You can also place a weight plate on your upper legs for added resistance!

Close-Grip Bench Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Triceps
Other Muscles Worked: Chest
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound

Video Guide: Windows Media - MPEG

Tips: Lie on a flat bench. Hold a barbell with both hands with a close grip, about 8 - 12 inches apart. Keeping your arms close to your sides, lower the bar until it is touches your chest, approximately 1 inch below your nipples. Return to starting position, concentrating on using your triceps to push.

Lying Triceps Press

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Triceps
Other Muscles Worked: None
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Isolation

Video Guide: Windows Media - MPEG - Video iPod

Tips: Sit on a flat bench holding an EZ-Curl bar with an overhand grip. Lie back so that the top of your head is even with the end of the bench. At the same time, extend your arms over your head so that the bar is directly over your eyes. Keep your elbows tight and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise. Holding your upper arms in a fixed position (this is key), slowly lower the bar until it almost touches your forehead. Then press the bar back up in a slow, sweeping arc-like motion. At the finish, lock your elbows completely.

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Tricep Workouts

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What Is The Most Effective Mass Building Tricep Workout?
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