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, ...

WHY ARE PEOPLE so drawn to developing muscular and strong arms? It’s because arms are so prominent and visible. Unlike abs or even legs, which are very often covered by clothes, your arms are ...

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 ...

The triceps are the large muscles on the back of the upper arms that are responsible for elbow, shoulder, and forearm movements. Working out your triceps helps to build upper body strength and is an ...

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, ...

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 ...

Walk into any gym and chances are you’ll see a row of men performing barbell or dumbbell curls in an attempt to build bigger biceps. But the key to building impressive arms is to also work your ...

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 ...