What hits triceps more.

leg_press · 06-26-2006, 05:15 PM

Overhead db extension or close grip bench press?

LexusGS · 06-26-2006, 05:32 PM

i like cg more

Seanp156 · 06-26-2006, 05:43 PM

Between those two, I like CG bench better, but my fav tricep exercise is weighted dips... I only do it once every other week though, it's hard on my shoulders.

I don't think I've done DB overhead extensions for over a year.

fufu · 06-26-2006, 07:24 PM

cg bench ftw.

mike456 · 06-26-2006, 07:44 PM

Overhead extensions will hit the tris more, but I would pick CG bench over tri extensions any time (hits alot more than just the tris)

TJ Cline · 06-26-2006, 07:46 PM

close grip bench press ( a compound movement) will hit the triceps more...better for size and power.

**CowPimp** · 06-26-2006, 11:24 PM

Both are good. As far as isolation exercises go, the overhead extensions are enjoyable. I'm going to implement those in my upcoming program actually.

scbz01602 · 06-27-2006, 09:37 AM

I'm into dips

AKIRA · 06-27-2006, 06:25 PM

Just like in another thread....

I refuse to do DB extensions.

**gopro** · 06-28-2006, 11:17 PM

Those are my two fav tri movements. The overhead extension is better at hitting the long head though, which adds sweep to the tris. The CG's allow you to use a ton of weight, which can shock the tris into growth. I suggest CG be done on a slight decline, which makes them more effective.

**Mudge** · 06-28-2006, 11:37 PM

CGs, but I also used to do a lot of 2 arm overhead dumbell in the past.

TheCurse · 06-29-2006, 12:58 AM

i rarely do cg, just dont like how it feels. i love overhead db press though.

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