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 ...

Push-ups are great. You don’t need us to tell you that. They’re the ultimate portable muscle builder. But how often do you veer away from the safe (but undoubtedly effective) default push-up variation ...

The triceps muscle crosses two major joints in the body -- the elbow and the shoulder. It's a critical component of upper body biomechanics and is involved in almost every arm movement that exists.

Your triceps aren’t just for show—they power your presses, support daily movements, and give your arms that full, defined look. By understanding how the three heads of the triceps work, you can choose ...

Fitness experts are spotlighting the close-grip pushup as a highly effective, equipment-free way to target triceps strength and size. Men's Health trainers detail form cues to maximize muscle ...

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 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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Arm day can be one of ...

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 ...