How to Develop Powerful Triceps

Due to its full development and strength, our triceps always plays a big part in athleticism. Regardless which activity, from basic bench exercises to simple lifts, any exercises involving the chest or deltas requires the power of the triceps to overcome the serious weight and effectively work out the target muscles.

With the importance of this muscle in mind, phenomenal triceps have always been the backbone to many incredible athletes. For example, the legendary bodybuilder Kevin Levron, in his competitive times, demonstrated simply the transcendental development of the triceps muscles, standing out amongst others with this indicator, and of course working with incredible weights in horizontal and inclined pressures. Powerful triceps and strength in the exercises has a strong direct connection.

Defining the Triceps

The triceps earned its name as it consists of three heads in the muscle between the shoulder and joint in the arm. The long, lateral and medial. In any triceps exercise, they work out all 3 muscles. However, to achieve the most ideal body-shape, a variety of exercises are recommended instead of singular repetitive movements.

Warming Up the Triceps

While on the topic of triceps, whether a task involves heavy lifting, with a lot of weight and fewer repetitions, or relief, with a repetition rate of about fifteen and not a big working weight, it is important to always remember the health of elbows. Exercises on the triceps in any way will add load the elbows, so make sure you warm up for your exercise before diving in head-first. If the exercises you’re doing have already warmed up your chest or back, you can pretty much be rest assured that your elbows will be well warmed up, hence making it safe for you to work your triceps.

When working out triceps, at least 3 warm-up exercises between 15-20 reps should be done, before moving on to more serious weights to prevent cramps and injuries. If your exercise involves grips, it is also necessary to periodically change the grip, so strength is distributed evenly.

Best Triceps Exercises

One of the best tricep exercises will allow the repetition and movement of all 3 heads, spreading out strain evenly, allowing for the optimal training. Simply hold the dumbbells with both hands in front of your chest, expand your arms, and fold it back in. The dumbbell press is best performed on a bench with a vertically raised back. As one of the most common, yet most difficult exercises, this movement will quickly work the muscles and stretch them for growth. A perfect exercise whether at the beginning of your workout, or towards the end, the dumbbell press is one of the best exercises in both bulking and getting lean.

With the heavy press of a dumbbell, a tired triceps will undergo intensive work-up and stretching, as a result of which all three bundles will receive a powerful stimulus to growth. With that said, pressing a dumbbell can be a dangerous exercise. A muscle “failure” can instantly ensue if done incorrectly, and it can be extremely difficult to get out of the pressing position if you are overtired. Therefore, a training partner is highly recommended.