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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

In the fitness world, "arm day" is often synonymous with ego lifting and low-efficiency "bro-science" routines. However, to achieve truly elite-level biceps and triceps, you must move beyond the basic ...

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 ...

The triceps — the forgotten halves of the upper arms. You might hear “welcome to the gun show” after a bicep pump, but rarely do you hear a clever quip about the triceps. Nevertheless, they’re ...

Pain in the triceps most often occurs due to triceps tendonitis. Other possible causes include triceps tears and snapping triceps syndrome. Treatments can depend on the cause. The triceps muscle is ...

The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle that plays a critical role in elbow extension, pressing strength, and upper arm development. Its long, lateral, and medial heads each contribute ...