Tricep exercises

My favorite isolation exercise for triceps is a lying overhead extension (db or bb). At the starting position, weight should be on or near the floor and upper arms should be in an overhead position parallel to the floor (or as close as shoulder flexibility allows). Keeping the upper arms in tight into your head, raise the weight to a finishing position where arms are straight and parallel to the floor. Hold for a 1 second pause then lower and repeat. For me, these tend to require lighter weight, but when you hit the sweet spot, they really sneak up on you. A nice finisher.
 
goodguygreg said:
Any good isolation lifts aside from skull crushers, cable extensions, close grip bp and overhead extensions?
Click to expand...

That's about all you need, however I also like Dumb Bell Kick Backs
 
Dips if done properly can target the triceps pretty efficiently. Tricep push-ups are another one. The ones to create good growth are the ones already posted.
 
so this is kind of weird but yesterday I did sets of weighted dips, then cable pull downs. a little bit later I did 300 double unders (jump rope) for time and about 1/2 way through my triceps cramped up like crazy! just completely rock hard, lol. it was the craziest feeling. did not know they were so engaged during a jump rope.....
 
Dustin07 said:
so this is kind of weird but yesterday I did sets of weighted dips, then cable pull downs. a little bit later I did 300 double unders (jump rope) for time and about 1/2 way through my triceps cramped up like crazy! just completely rock hard, lol. it was the craziest feeling. did not know they were so engaged during a jump rope.....
Click to expand...

I have had that happen...It Hurts !!!
 
This is what I do as a finisher:


[video=youtube;AVVGnTmsxPY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVVGnTmsxPY[/video]
 
Reverse grip flat bench press on a Smith machine my favorite tricep exercise
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top