Tricep Extensions: Three Ways to Train the Triceps

Tricep extensions are one of the most effective ways to train the triceps, the antagonists for the biceps. Triceps are responsible for extending the forearm and act as auxiliary muscles for nearly every upper-body exercise that involves the arms. Thus, it is important to have strong triceps if you engage in sports or enjoy weight lifting as a means of exercise or competition. This article will explain how to perform the many different variations of tricep extensions.

"Tricep extensions" is a bit of a misnomer because the triceps are actually being flexed during the movement while the forearm is being extended. In any case, the purpose of this exercise is to isolate the triceps from other muscles during the movement. There are three major classes of tricep extensions. The first involves a barbell and upright posture, the second involves a barbell and a lying down posture, and the third involves dumbbells in an upright posture.