A list of the default weightlifting triceps exercises included pre-configured targeting the long, lateral and mid heads of the triceps muscle group.
Tricep Exercise Muscles involves targeting its three heads - the long, lateral, and medial - of the triceps brachii. Found on the back of the upper arm, this thick muscle group is essential for extending the elbow joint.
The long head is closest to the body and is the largest head. The lateral head is located on the outside of the arm. The medial head is located closest to the elbow joint.
To maximize growth and symmetry, when you design or choose a triceps workout, it should target these three muscle groups. In short, choose or plan to perform triceps muscle exercises that aim to target the long, lateral, and medial heads of the triceps brachii muscle group. By using a strategic mix of exercises and movement angles, you can develop strong triceps that perform well and look impressive.
Exercise | Primary Muscle Group | Secondary Muscle Group | Equipment | Grip | Grip Number |
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Weighted Bench Dips | Triceps | Full Triceps | Plates | N/A | N/A |
Tricep Pushdowns | Triceps | Full Triceps | Pin Machine | Over | Two Handed |
Eyeballs / Skull Crushers | Triceps | Full Triceps | Barbell | Over | Two Handed |
Close Grip Barbell Bench Press | Triceps | Full Triceps | Barbell | Over | Two Handed |
Close Grip Pushdowns | Triceps | Medial Head | Pin Machine | Over | Two Handed |
Rack Pushes | Triceps | Medial Head | Barbell | Over | Two Handed |
Three Phase Barbell Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Full Triceps | Barbell | Under | Two Handed |
Standing Barbell Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Full Triceps | Barbell | Under | Two Handed |
Bent Over Barbell Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Full Triceps | Barbell | Under | Two Handed |
Three Phase Dumbbell Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Full Triceps | Dumbbell | Hammer | Single Handed |
Standing Dumbbell Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Full Triceps | Dumbbell | Hammer | Single Handed |
Bent Over Dumbbell Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Full Triceps | Dumbbell | Hammer | Single Handed |
Overhead Tricep Dumbbell Extension | Triceps | Full Triceps | Dumbbell | Hammer | Two Handed |
Rope Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Lateral Head | Pin Machine | Hammer | Two Handed |
Bent Over Single Arm Rope Tricep Kickbacks | Triceps | Long Head | Pin Machine | Hammer | Single Handed |
Machine Tricep Extensions | Triceps | Full Triceps | Pin Machine | Hammer | Two Handed |
Tricep Dips | Triceps | Full Triceps | Assisted/Weighted Machine | Hammer | Two Handed |
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