A new course is available at Weik University on building massive triceps. Those interested in sitting through an easy course, no need to look any further because class has just begun.
Everyone is guaranteed an "A" for the course as long as you sit through the course and pay attention (you can take notes if you wish). From there, all you have to do is take what you learned from the course and utilize it in the gym for massive triceps gains.
Let's start with the basics of Chapter 1 and then get into more detail later on in the course.
Chapter 1: Anatomy Of The Triceps
The triceps brachii (better known as the triceps) has three heads—lateral, medial, long. All three heads of the triceps are connected to the humerus and scapula bones. The muscle then travels down the arm and is connected on to the ulna of the forearm.
Lateral Head
The lateral head of the triceps is found on the outer side of the humerus. This section of the triceps is what makes up the horseshoes shape of the triceps which all bodybuilders strive for.
Medial Head
The medial head of the triceps is found in the middle of the back portion of the upper arm.
Long Head
The long head of the triceps is the largest part of the triceps and is found running down the back of the arm along the body.
Chapter 2: Different Parts Of The Triceps
In this chapter we are going to talk about the different parts of the triceps so you fully understand each specific part of the muscles.
The primary function of all parts of the triceps is to straighten the arm by extending at the elbow. Picture this movement as a triceps push-down using a cable machine where your arm is bent at the elbow and as you push down using your triceps, your arm becomes straight at the bottom of the movement.
The long head of the triceps has one main function and that is to adduct the arm down to the body.
Chapter 3: Different Triceps Exercises
- Reverse-Grip Bench Presses
- Close-Grip Bench Press
- Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
- Dumbbell Tate Press
- Bench Dips
- Weighted Bench Dips
- Machine Dips
- Parallel Bar Dips
- Weighted Parallel Bar Dips
- Close-Grip Push-Ups
- One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extensions
- Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extensions
- Cable Reverse Push-downs
- Cable One-Arm Push-downs
- Cable Straight-Bar Push-downs
- Cable Rope Push-downs
- Cable V-Bar Push-downs
- Dumbbell Triceps Kickbacks
- Standing Barbell Triceps Extensions
- Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions
- Incline Barbell Triceps Extensions
- Lying Cable Triceps Extensions
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extensions
- Skull Crushers
- Decline Skull Crushers
- JM Press
Chapter 4: Mass-Building Triceps Workouts
Here you will find numerous workouts that you can try in the gym. Give them a shot and see which works best for you. Remember, not all exercises or workouts will work for everyone, each person's muscles respond differently to the stimulation of a workout; therefore, you will need to play with different exercises and different rep ranges.
Workout 1
- Close-Grip Bench Press: 4x8-12
- Cable Straight-Bar Push-downs: 4x8-12
- Dumbbell Triceps Kick-backs: 4x8-12
Click Here For A Printable Log Of Workout 1.
Workout 2
- Barbell Reverse-Grip Bench Press: 4x8-12
- Cable V-Bar Push-downs: 4x8-12
- Dumbbell Tate Press: 4x8-12
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Workout 3
- Weighted Dips: 4-8-12
- Skull Crushers: 4x8-12
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
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Workout 4
- JM Presses: 4x8-12
- Cable Rope Push-downs: 4x8-12
- Dumbbell Kick-backs: 4x8-12
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Workout 5
- Decline Skull Crushers: 4x8-12
- Cable Straight-Bar Reverse Push-downs: 4x8-12
- Overhead One-Arm Cable Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
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Workout 6
- Standing Barbell Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
- One-Arm Rope Push-downs: 4x8-12
- Assisted Dip Machine: 4x8-12
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Workout 7
- Standing Barbell Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
- One-Dumbbell Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
- Push-Ups (hands closer than shoulder-width): 4x8-12
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Workout 8
- Incline Barbell Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
- Lying Cable Triceps Extensions: 4x8-12
- Machine Dips: 4x8-12
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Course Conclusion
When it comes down to it you want to focus on the mind-muscle connection. You should really feel each rep and feel the muscle working. If you don't feel an exercise in your triceps, then you are probably doing it wrong or are using a weight that you can't handle and are using more than just your triceps muscles.
Most of all have fun with your workouts. If you aren't having fun, then what's the point? Utilize what you learned in this course and see where it takes you. Good luck and see you at graduation!
*Weik University is not a real college and therefore this is not a real course. The materials found in this article are those of the author and will not give you college credits (sorry)*