How to build tricep strength?

If you’re tired of having noodle-like arms, then look no further because we’ve got the scoop on how to build tricep strength. With these tips and exercises, you’ll be flexing those guns in no time.

Introduction

First things first, let’s get familiar with what exactly the triceps are. The ‘triceps‘ muscle is located at the back of your upper arm and runs from your shoulder blade down to your elbow. It’s responsible for extending your forearm and straightening out your arm after it has been bent.

Now that we know a little bit about our swoll muscles let’s dive into some ways we can make them even stronger!

Mastering Form

Before we start pumping iron like Arnold Schwarzenegger, it’s important to master proper form when performing triceps exercises. This means keeping our elbows tucked towards our ribs during movements so that all of the weight is being lifted by our tri’s instead of other muscles stepping in to help.

Some key points to remember when perfecting form include:

  • Keep elbows close to body
  • Avoid locking out elbows at extension
  • Maintain tight core while lifting weights

By focusing on correct form F(lex)1xsweat, you will get more bang for your buck by ensuring that each repetition is working solely on strengthening those pesky triceps!

Sample Workouts

There are countless ways one can train their triceps but listed below are anecdotal workouts which have helped others which utilize different weights or equipment:

Push-Ups

Push-ups might seem too simple but don’t underestimate this timeless exercise as an easy way off strengthening muscles around the chest area including triceps!

Remember:

  • Place hands slightly narrower than shoulder width
  • Lower yourself until arms reach 90 degrees then push up while keeping feet together.
  • Focus on maintaining a straight line from head through heels.

Incorporating push-ups as part of your routine can work wonders in building tricep strength and help diversify your workout plan.

Dips

Dips are one the most effective exercises to build tricep strength with no equipment – just you, gravity and bench (although some people use other stationary structures)

Here’s how:

  • With feet together hip distance apart bend elbows and lower body down until arms form 90 degree angles
  • Use Triceps to lift self back up.
  • Make sure keep core engaged throughout movements.

120reps done x3 is enough for beginners looking to tone muscle but more experienced weightlifters might add more reps or may even include weights strapped around waist for increased resistance!

Overhead Tricep Extension

This exercise requires a form of dumbbell or kettlebell which will be used during movement. The objective is simple: extend the triceps upward while holding onto a weight.

To start:

  • Pick up desired weighted object using both hands with palms facing.[^1]
  • Place it behind head while keeping elbows pointing forward.
  • Extend both arms towards sky until fully extended
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    • Do not lock out elbow
    • Keep wrists loose yet firm so that weights aren’t dropped/time]

By including overhead extensions into our arm days we’re able to target triceps heads placed furthser away from chest area thus increasing overall mass/strength![^2]

Honorable Mentions

Other exercises inbuilding tri’ceparity that didn’t make the cut this time include kickbacks, skullcrushers, and close-grip bench press.These options further work on moving mass rather then just simply extending arc motion leading to increaseds growth around muscle fibers near shoulders.[footnote-Nobody wants those noodle-like arms anymore! Keep flexin’ and you’ll be the arm envy of everyone at the gym. Also don’t forget to refuel properly as part of your fitness routine because rest & recovery is just as important in building muscle strength.]

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