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Bench Dips

By admin on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments

About Bench Dips As mentioned in our triceps training article, the triceps are at their greatest strength potential when they are positioned below shoulder level. Since tricep bench dips are performed with the triceps being at their strongest angle, this is a great exercise to build strength and size. Especially considering the amount of weight [...]

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Tricep Press

By admin on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments

The close grip press is considered to be one of the best ways to add lean mass to your triceps because if they’re done with enough weight, they recruit all 3 heads of the triceps. The close grip press is also an excellent movement to perform immediately after reaching failure on a set of lying [...]

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Seated Triceps Extension

By admin on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments

About Seated Tricep Extensions The seated tricep extension – as with most other machine exercises – is a great way to gain introductory experience to the new movement. The minimal need for stability allows the trainee to focus on feeling the contraction rather then trying to perform a complex motor movement. Exercise Video Get A [...]

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Dumbbell Kickbacks

By admin on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments

Dumbbell kickbacks are a great finishing movement for the triceps. Since it’s an isolation movement that is typically performed with little weight, it’s not the best selection to begin your workout with. Dumbbell kickbacks have some unique characteristics that differentiate it from other movements for the triceps. For example, studies have been conducted that show [...]

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Standing Dumbbell Curls

By admin on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments

About Standing Dumbbell Curls Standing dumbbell curls are so effective because the dumbbells allow for great mobility. The key when performing standing dumbbell curls is to turn your palm from a neutral to supinated position (gradually turn palms up) as you’re flexing your arm. The bicep muscle is involved in supination so turning the palms [...]

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Preacher Curls

By admin on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | No Comments

Description Due to the angle, the preacher curl exercise is an excellent way to target the biceps – particularly the lower portion of the muscle. When performing the preacher curl exercise, it’s important to keep your back and neck in an upright position and your elbows on the padding. Doing so will prevent injuries to [...]

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Preacher Curl Machine

By admin on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | No Comments

Description The preacher curl machine – along with most other machine exercises – is a great way to gain introductory experience to a new movement. The minimal need for stability allows the trainee to place primary emphasis on the muscle contraction rather than performing a complex motor movement. Video The Preacher Curl Machine Exercise Video [...]

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Barbell Bicep Curl

By admin on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | No Comments

About Barbell Bicep Curls The barbell bicep curl is a great exercise to build up the biceps providing that the movement is executed with strict form. Avoid arching the lower back and throwing the shoulders forward in an effort to create momentum for assistance. Exercise Video Get A Free Workout Program Detailed Workout Programs Designed [...]

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Preacher Curls With Rope

By admin on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | No Comments

Since preacher curls prevent swinging and force you to use strict form, they are a great way to isolate the biceps. The only problem associated with the typical version is that during the finishing point of the movement (as the arms are fully flexed), the biceps are somewhat alleviated from the tension. This is where [...]

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High Cable Curl

By admin on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 | No Comments

Description The high cable curl exercise for the biceps are most effective when performed as a finisher. Light weight is typically used and you should focus on feeling the movement and allowing the biceps to get a good stretch. Training the biceps from this elevated angle has also been shown to draw optimal recruitment from [...]

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