Triceps can be worked out either through isolation or compound elbow extension movements, and can contract statically to keep the arm straightened against resistance.Isolation movements include "cable push downs","skull crushers","french curls" and arm extension behind the back. Examples of coumpound elbow extension movement include pressing movements like the push up,bench press(flat,incline or decline),military press and dips. A closer grip targets the triceps more than the wider grip movements.

The three heads of the triceps have the following name and origin-

1. The long head

2. The Lateral head

3. The medial head

 

 

1. Stand upright, feet shoulder width apart.

2. Hold dumbbell directly above head with arm fully extended. Clasp elbow with free hand for support.

3.Slowly let elbow fold so dumbell is lowered behind head.

4. Extend arm back to starting position. Repeat for the desired number of reps and switch arms.

 

1. Lie flat on bench. Hold dumbbells directly above chest with palms facing each other.

2. Keeping your shoulders locked, let your elbows fold so dumbbells are lowered down to either side of head.

3. Extend both your arms back to start position and repeat.

 

 

1. Stand upright next to bench. Place one arm and leg on bench. Upper body should be parallel to ground.

2. Holding dumbbell raise elbow so upper arm is parallel to ground. Elbow should be bent at right angles.

3. Extend elbow so entire arm is parallel to ground.

4. Slowly return to start position and repeat for desired number of reps before changing arms.