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, ...

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 ...

We have more triceps than biceps (they actually make up two thirds of your overall arm). So, if you’re serious about building well rounded arms, you really can’t neglect them. One tricep exercise ...

Many daily activities-steering a car, typing on a keyboard, chopping vegetables for dinner, even hugging someone you love-are forward- reaching movements. Even in yoga practice, you're often ...

A smart upper-body workout is not just about sculpted arms. It also builds strength for posture, pushing, lifting and daily ...

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 you think that lots of dramatic, swinging motions mean that you're getting a good workout in, think again. When you're performing basic dumbbell lifts like curls, raises, or kickbacks, efficient ...

Want more defined arms? Try this dumbbell triceps workout from body transformation expert Diego Carrete The post Sculpt ...

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 ...

When people think of having strong, toned arms, they tend to focus mainly on building biceps—the meatier part of your arms. But the triceps—the three-headed muscles in the back of your arms—are just ...

Tricep dips, also sometimes just called dips, are a popular exercise because you don't necessarily need to do them in a gym. They work several key arm and shoulder muscles in addition to your chest ...