The triceps are a critical muscle for all pressing movements and form the trademark "horseshoe" on the back of the arms.

Work your triceps hard for better arms!

 

Tricep Pushdowns This simple cable movement is a great starting point for working the tricep. There are a variety of different cable attachments you can use for targeting different aspects of the tricep.

 

Angled Bar Triceps Dips in the Power Rack Dips are a key mass-building exercise for the triceps. This variation of the dip uses two bars in the power rack to put even greater focus on the triceps.

 

Bench Dips This bodyweight exercise is a very common one for targeting the triceps. It can, however, be a tough one on the shoulders. Learn proper form here.

 

Cable Cross-Over Tricep Extensions This double cable exercise hits the triceps in a very unique movement pattern, excellent for targeting their peak contracted position.

 

Feet Suspended Close-Grip Push-Ups This unique setup allows you greater freedom of movement with the push-up, changing the pivot point of the exercise to strongly target the triceps.

 

Tricep Dips in the Power Rack If you don't have access to a dip stand, this power rack setup with two Olympic bars is the perfect alternative.

 

Unstable Bar Bodyweight Tricep Extensions This bodyweight exercise targets the long head of the triceps with an overhead movement...then we also add in an unstable bar to make it even harder.

 

 

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Tricep Exercise Tips, Tricks and Training Techniques

 

Do Your Lying Barbell Tricep Extensions On The Floor Once you start getting into heavier and heavier weights for Tricep Extensions, it gets tougher to get the weight into and out of position. Doing these lying on the floor solves that.

 

Anchoring Yourself For Lying Cable Tricep Extensions If you perform this exercise heavy, you'll soon find that your body starts to slide when you start the exercise. Here's how to anchor yourself to stop that slide, allowing you to use more weight.

 

Weigh Yourself Down to Use More Weight on Pushdowns Heavy pushdowns can very easily cause you to compromise your body position. In order to handle more weight, you need to increase your body mass. Here's how.