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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 — 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...