TRICEP Question

Cass1us12 · 07-08-2008, 06:20 PM

I would rate myself as an intermediate weight lifter, i am 167 9%BF and my current maxs

bench 225 (13 times)
and i cant do anything with legs at the moment (torn hamstring)

My question lies with my triceps, i have a decent sized tricep muscle but my problem lies where it starts, it seems to have all balled up at the top of my arm, closest to my shoulder. as this isnt a terrible thing i would like it to stretch out to my elbow. i have tried many different routines over the past year with minor success. I would love to know if maybe im doing something wrong? maybes its just those dumb old genetics or what? any input would be helpful thankyou.

**Kirk** · 07-08-2008, 06:25 PM

skull crushers, weighted dips, close grip bench? 3 key exercises that improve shape, mass, and definition.

**chrispghmuscle** · 07-08-2008, 06:34 PM

^^ done stick a fork in this one, nice job KIRK

KM · 07-08-2008, 07:09 PM

Only possible thing I can think of...

You're placing too much emphasis on the lateral head of the triceps which is generally used during pressing movements (OH shoulder press, chest presses, etc). Major pinpoint where people develop poor results are the lack of the long head. Would play with your tricep extensions (alternate DB's, angles, reps/sets, etc) and see how that works.

Just a general list of exercises will not help. You need to find what you respond best too. Can you tell us which exercises work best for you so far? And which ones you'd like trying and go from there..

Best of luck.

**chrispghmuscle** · 07-08-2008, 07:23 PM

Kev... The general list of excersizes is what hits all the muscle groups. Naturally he needs to find out what works best of him..

Chirs

KM · 07-08-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrispghmuscle

Kev... The general list of excersizes is what hits all the muscle groups. Naturally he needs to find out what works best of him..

Chirs

True, agree. But he didn't ask for exercises, he asked what was wrong. Gave him a general idea of what most people have a problem with.

**ibanezman88** · 07-09-2008, 02:12 AM

do a FULL range of motion on all triecp exersises
which i mean go as deep as you can go

getting that stretch is important

**chrispghmuscle** · 07-11-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KM

True, agree. But he didn't ask for exercises, he asked what was wrong. Gave him a general idea of what most people have a problem with.

Kev.. I agree and understand your point.. Moving forward.. I was backing up Kirk, the post he made was true and to the point.

Performing the above excersizes will target them effectively, along with Iban that adding a Full Range of motion with increase strenght and stretch out the muscle..

I tend to lean on the fact that everyone is performing a full rom. This is not always that case. Not saying that he doesn't. It was not mentioned..

**rIPPDUP** · 07-11-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibanezman88

do a FULL range of motion on all triecp exersises
which i mean go as deep as you can go

getting that stretch is important

exactly what i was going to say. ROM is key and that stretch is probably one of the most important aspects of lifting.

**Kaboom** · 07-12-2008, 05:47 AM

its prob just your muscle shape pure genetics bro!

BuildItUp88 · 07-14-2008, 11:24 PM

I would say challenge yourself to def use a full ROM, but dont over do that because dips can mess up the shoulders and many other tricep movements can lead to shoulder pain if to much weight is used and proper form slips away for ugly reps. I def agree with CG bench press, weighted dips and skulls. Maybe some pushdowns at the end to fatigue and get a good squeeze.