The Best—and Worst—Exercises for Tricep Gains, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle that plays a critical role in elbow extension, ...

Tricep pushdowns are a staple exercise for many. You likely see tons of guys repping these out in the gym on a daily basis, but Charles Glass says most are missing a key element of the movement: full ...

If toning the back of your arms is a goal, strengthening the triceps can help eliminate that common trouble spot that jiggles when you wave and help you feel more confident. But even more important, ...

Try 6 chair exercises that target triceps and shoulders to help tighten sagging arms after 55, no weights needed.

If you have a set of dumbbells, you can move through some great tricep exercises. These muscles on the backs of your arms are often overlooked, says trainer John Gardner, but you can easily train them ...

Located on the back of the upper arm, the triceps muscles are the powering forces behind the kind of dynamic arms swing that aid in getting you up hills, past “the wall,” and across finish lines.

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and grip a single dumbbell with both hands. Raise the weight overhead and straighten your arms. Brace your core and keep your ribs pulled down. Lower the ...

When strength training to improve performance and sidestep injury, it’s easy to forget about the importance of targeting your upper body. That’s why you want to incorporate these upper body exercises ...

Arm day can be one of the most fun days at the gym, but don't limit yourself to just bicep exercises. Your triceps, on the back of your arm, are an even larger arm muscle, and they're what give you ...

Ever feel like you need a gym full of fancy equipment to get a decent workout? Think again. There’s a secret weapon in the fitness world that requires zero gear but delivers maximum results. And the ...

One of the most important arm muscles is the triceps brachii (the triceps, for short). You use your triceps to extend your arm. It opposes the biceps muscle, which is used to flex the arm. You also ...

Your triceps are an important muscle in the back of your arms. They help you extend your arms, provide strength for pushing, and help keep an overall balance in your upper body. ‌ Tendons connect your ...