Thread: Triceps training question..

Originally Posted by pereari

I want to add more overall mass on my tris,i started training them as it follows:
1-Close Grip Bench Presses-4x12,10,8,6.
2-Skull Crushers-3x10,8,8
3-Overhead Dumbbell Extensions-4x10,8,8,6


How does that look?? did i choose the right exercises?????Thanxx

If it were me, I'd change #3 to reverse grip bench. I like as many compound movements as possible

Originally Posted by pereari

I want to add more overall mass on my tris,i started training them as it follows:
1-Close Grip Bench Presses-4x12,10,8,6.
2-Skull Crushers-3x10,8,8
3-Overhead Dumbbell Extensions-4x10,8,8,6


How does that look?? did i choose the right exercises?????Thanxx

Is this after training chest or on another day????
looks like too many sets to me either way.

I think that's too much volume. Your triceps should be getting a significant amount of stimulation from compound pressing movements. I would stick to 6 sets as a starting point.

Originally Posted by pereari

1-Close Grip Bench Presses-4x12,10,8,6.
2-Skull Crushers-3x10,8,8
3-Overhead Dumbbell Extensions-4x10,8,8,6

looks good. I would add reverse grip skull crushers and your all set.

Hey guys! thanxx for the feedback.Here is my response to your replies:

1-I have tried to do reverse grip bench presses,but my wrists hurt a lot when i do them ,thats why i stopped using them.
2-I know this seems like a lot of sets for my tris,but if i do less than that,i feel like I havent worked them out to the fullest,therefore,i feel like my entire workout has been a waste of time.
3-Do Reverse Grip Skull Crushers hit tris in a totally different way than regular Grip Crushers??????

Is this after training chest or on another day????

My bad,its on its own day.Exactly 4days after chest day.

Try 3 excercises, 3 sets apiece. Maybe even less, depending on your rest intervals

My 3 favorite excercises are Dips, French Press, Bench Dips

Or, Dips, French Press, Skullcrushers

And to remedy your feeling of "not working them enough", SLOW YOUR REPS DOWN. When you lower either the weight, or your body (going WITH the flow of gravity, known as the "negative" portion of the lift), GO SLOWER, 3-6 seconds is good. There's no way you wont hit em well like that.

Originally Posted by pereari

2-I know this seems like a lot of sets for my tris,but if i do less than that,i feel like I havent worked them out to the fullest,therefore,i feel like my entire workout has been a waste of time.

Then up your intensity. If you don't feel like you're working your triceps after 6 sets, then your intensity must be pretty low. Furthermore, don't forget that you also work your triceps during any pressing movements.

3-Do Reverse Grip Skull Crushers hit tris in a totally different way than regular Grip Crushers??????

No. Feel free to try them for variety purposes though.

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I don't think 12 sets is a lot for triceps, especially if have of them aren't really working sets.

I usually do 6-8 working sets for triceps

Originally Posted by LAM

I don't think 12 sets is a lot for triceps, especially if have of them aren't really working sets.

I usually do 6-8 working sets for triceps

I assumed 12 working sets when he posted this.

[QUOTE=CowPimp]Then up your intensity. If you don't feel like you're working your triceps after 6 sets, then your intensity must be pretty low. Furthermore, don't forget that you also work your triceps during any pressing movements.

No, i meant i feel like I havent worked them out "enough" when i only do like 2 to 3 sets of each exercise.

post your entire workout in detail

Originally Posted by dAMvN

looks good. I would add reverse grip skull crushers and your all set.

Why?