How do you hit the lower part of the tri's?

Flex · 04-05-2004, 11:32 AM

I am tall, have long arms and have pointy elbows, so naturally my arms don't look big. I have a good "horseshoe" part of the triceps, But i notice what make arms look big is thickness in the lower tri's right above the elbow, which i'm kinda lacking.

do you hit that with close grip bench? or you guys know what else works?

thanks guys (and gals)

Willdebeast · 04-05-2004, 03:18 PM

weighted dips hit the entire tricep. be sure to keep the elbows in tight.

peace

squanto · 04-05-2004, 07:38 PM

i find that close grip bench is OK for triceps, but tricep extensions really get me. i also like pushdowns on the cable, if im at a gym.

plouffe · 04-05-2004, 09:15 PM

Scull Crushers, OTH Extensions w/ E-Z Curl Bar or Dumbbell.

OTH = OVER THE HEAD

DeadBolt · 04-05-2004, 09:47 PM

I like CG bench, dips, skull crushers, behind head extension with dumbell, push downs w/ cable. I find these to work great for me, but you really need to try and mix it up to see what works for you. Mix around some different combos and see which you get the best results from.

**CowPimp** · 04-06-2004, 01:11 AM

Kickbacks are pretty good. Not many people do them it seems, but I think they work well.

DeadBolt · 04-06-2004, 10:16 AM

I do kickbacks sometimes but they tend to hurt my shoulder I damaged not to long ago. I love what they do to the tri's though. I will be doing them soon b/c gopros routine calls for em heh.

Rocco32 · 04-06-2004, 12:43 PM

Kickbacks are great to do on the cable machine. Takes the stress off the shoulder and you get a much better contraction I think. Lower the pulley to about waist level (wherever is comfortable for you) remove any atatchment and grip the ball stopper. Bend over at the waist so your parallel to the floor and your arm is straight back and then extend out and squeeze.

**Mudge** · 04-06-2004, 02:08 PM

I've been doing simultaneous kickbacks now and then, I like them. But the tricep bottom is going to grow with the rest of the outer head.

DeadBolt · 04-06-2004, 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by rock4832
Kickbacks are great to do on the cable machine. Takes the stress off the shoulder and you get a much better contraction I think. Lower the pulley to about waist level (wherever is comfortable for you) remove any atatchment and grip the ball stopper. Bend over at the waist so your parallel to the floor and your arm is straight back and then extend out and squeeze.

Ill try this next time I do kickbacks, thanks bud.

Rocco32 · 04-06-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by DeadBolt
Ill try this next time I do kickbacks, thanks bud.

Let me know how you like it!

04-05-2004, 11:32 AM	#1
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04-06-2004, 10:16 AM	#7
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	I do kickbacks sometimes but they tend to hurt my shoulder I damaged not to long ago. I love what they do to the tri's though. I will be doing them soon b/c gopros routine calls for em heh.
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04-05-2004, 03:18 PM	#2
Willdebeast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: canada Posts: 125	weighted dips hit the entire tricep. be sure to keep the elbows in tight. peace

04-05-2004, 07:38 PM	#3
squanto Fitness Celebrity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cheese Cottage Posts: 1,467	i find that close grip bench is OK for triceps, but tricep extensions really get me. i also like pushdowns on the cable, if im at a gym.

04-06-2004, 12:43 PM	#8
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Kickbacks are great to do on the cable machine. Takes the stress off the shoulder and you get a much better contraction I think. Lower the pulley to about waist level (wherever is comfortable for you) remove any atatchment and grip the ball stopper. Bend over at the waist so your parallel to the floor and your arm is straight back and then extend out and squeeze.
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04-06-2004, 02:08 PM	#9
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