How To Work The Long Triceps

How To Work The Long Triceps

Your triceps - the muscles on the back of your arms - they have three heads. While the three aspects of your triceps have the function of extending the arm, or straightening the elbow, the long head of the triceps crosses the shoulder joint. To fully activate the long head of the triceps, you must stretch your arm above your head. Only when the arms are in a fully extended position and the shoulders are flexed is this aspect of your triceps fully active. Consult a health professional before starting any exercise program.

Sit in the bank with backup. The torso must be in an upright position. Put your feet firmly on the ground.

Hold the bar above your head with your hands 6 to 12 inches apart. The palms should be facing up. The elbows should be closed and the arms up.

Lower the bar behind the head to the limit of your flexibility. Return the bar to its original position. Only the elbows should bend during this exercise. Repeat the procedure in series of 8 to 15 repetitions.

Council

Exercise can also be done with a weight.

Warnings

Never allow the weight to fall on the bottom of the repetition. Never lift weight without supervision.

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