Tricep Exercises To Build Strong and Powerful
Arms With The Horseshoe Shape!
When talking about
tricep exercises,the two most common questions that a male bodybuilder
would say are,
"How can I make my
arms bigger?......
.........and How can I
increase my bench press?"
Normally, I would have
to specify in detail the importance in learning these values because
learning can only enhance the weight lifters ability to train better
and more appropriatly.
Nevertheless, your
triceps takes up about two-thirds of the muscles in your arms. A good tricep training can increase the muscle mass in your arms to
give your arms that horseshoe shape.
In this concept a good
tricep training is greatly recommended because your triceps are often
the weakest muscle when doing bench press exercises, so be sure to
train your triceps hard.
Anatomy
of the Tricep Muscles
Your tricep muscles has three heads that connects to the humerus,
scapula, and the forearm bone called the ulna. These three heads
is what creates the triceps muscles.
| The
3
Heads |
Fot
the tricep muscles, these heads are always known
as the Lateral, Medial, and Long heads. |
| The
Lateral Head |
The lateral head
is
the part of the muscle that has that horseshoe shape and it is located
on the outward facing side of the humerus.
|
| The
Medial Head |
The
medial head is the muscle that is
located towards the midline of the body. |
| The
Long Head |
The
long head is the largest head out of the
other two head and it runs along the bottom of the humerus.
However, your triceps makes up about 70% of the muscle mass in your
upper arm. |
Functions
of a Tricep
The
purpose reasoning for tricep muscles is to help extend the elbow which
results in the straightening of the arm.
Also, the second
function
of the tricep is normally done by the long head of the muscle, which
is to help bring the arm down towards the body. The
tricep shares this ability with the latissimus
dorsi which is the back muscles.
Tricep
Exercises
Here you will
find a list of several tricep exercises to use during your tricep
workouts. Each
of these exercises that are listed below should be performed
with proper technique and proper form to
not only avoid any type of injury, but to also allow your muscles to
get the
full effect of your muscle growth during your exercise.
As for all the muscles in your body, be sure
that your shoulders
are warmed up before you begin your training. A warm-up is as easy as
doing your first exercise with light weight that you are able to do 20
reps.
Exercise
Tips
- Fully contract
the muscle during every
repetition.
- When exercising the tricep muscle, never
bounce during every workout and every repetition.
- Do not use excessive force.
- Warm-up before you begin your training program.
- Weight lift properly and use proper techniques.
It is extremely important
that when doing any type of exercises that you perform the movements
properly, if you do not use proper movements then you will not get the
full benefits when doing tricep training. It is not easy to unlearn
bad
workout habits, so learning the right exercises techniques from the
start is highly recommended.
Begin by selecting any these exercises that you see below to begin your
workout programs.
With good and proper
training, good nutrition, dedication, motivation, and plenty of rest, these four
shoulder exercises will turn your triceps into big and strong triceps.
What's Your Favorite Triceps Exercise?
Do you have a great triceps exercise that is not listed above or one that you would like to share? What is your favorite triceps exercise? Share it!
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