{"id":8604,"date":"2021-05-21T12:15:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T17:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=8604"},"modified":"2021-05-21T12:15:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T17:15:12","slug":"form-tips-for-better-triceps-our-5-favorite-workouts-that-hits-all-heads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/form-tips-for-better-triceps-our-5-favorite-workouts-that-hits-all-heads\/","title":{"rendered":"Form Tips For Better Triceps (+ our 5 favorite workouts that hits all heads)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8605\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grow-your-triceps-yt.jpg?resize=1170%2C658&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grow-your-triceps-yt.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grow-your-triceps-yt.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grow-your-triceps-yt.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grow-your-triceps-yt.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to get bigger arms, there is <\/span><b><i>AN INSIDER TIP <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you may have never considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On arm day, most people place more emphasis on biceps. No surprise. Who doesn\u2019t want those nice big bicep peaks?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you want balanced, bigger arms, your triceps need just as much (if not more) attention as your biceps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You can not neglect your triceps if you want big arms.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triceps take up a large portion of your arm. So if bigger arms are your goal, start giving your triceps the attention they need to grow!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you out, we are giving you our<\/span><b><i> 5 FAVORITE TRICEP EXERCISES.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the exact tricep exercises that Vince has incorporated into his arm days over the past few years that have helped him go from skinny arms that wouldn\u2019t grow no matter what &#8212; to a strong, balanced and sculpted upper body!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it wasn\u2019t only these 5 tricep exercises that helped him <\/span><b><i>build big arms.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to be consistent, focus on FULL body training and not only the individual body parts you struggle to build.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But just as important, you have to make sure you are eating the right foods and macros for your goals and body type.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people have no clue what their body type is &#8212; exactly why we created a free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/survey\/survey-aka1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BODY TYPE QUIZ <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that anyone can take for free!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your body type and then training and eating in a way that is best for your genetics and goals <\/span><b><i>will help you get there faster and easier!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is only 6 questions, and you will instantly get your results and some helpful information! Take it for free <\/span><b>HERE!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Alright, back to tricep training for bigger arms!!\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we give you our 5 favorite tricep workouts, we want to make sure you understand the anatomy of this small but significant muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to your triceps,\u00a0 you have to keep in mind that they are <\/span><b><i>made up of THREE different heads.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The long head<br \/>\n<\/span><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lateral head<br \/>\n<\/span><b>3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The medial head\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t do exercises that hit ALL THREE heads equally &#8212;\u00a0 <\/span><b><i>you will never get the bigger arms you desire!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some tricep exercises favor one head more than the other. Whatever tricep exercises you choose, just make sure you have\u00a0 <\/span><b><i>a variety of exercises that hit all three heads <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on every arm day!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We made sure to do that for the exercises below. You\u2019ve probably performed most, if not all, of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you can\u2019t get your arms to grow, hit a plateau, or are experiencing any kinds of unusual pinches, aches, or pains. &#8212; chances are <\/span><b><i>you\u2019ve been doing them wrong.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wrote out some basic form tips and cues below, but it is probably best to take a couple of minutes and watch <\/span><b>THIS VIDEO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you get started. We filmed a step-by-step instructional that shows you everything below in detail!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>5 BEST TRICEP WORKOUTS FOR BIGGER ARMS<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute;\" title=\"5 Best Tricep Workouts For Bigger Arms 20210507\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/players\/fe8mAKqn-5L2UHiXt.html\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>1: TRICEP DIPS<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People tend to do these as a finisher with only bodyweight. But these are a great resistance exercise for working all 3 heads of the triceps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a great idea to do an exercise that hits ALL heads off the bat for your first exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add resistance and try doing these at the beginning of your tricep workout instead of the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way you execute these is crucial if you want to actually work your triceps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slight lean, and you will work your chest or even your shoulders more than your triceps. To favor your triceps, make sure you keep your torso upright!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper form for a tricep dip:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep shoulders rolled back and pressed down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your head straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive elbows back and tucked into sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower body down until your arms form 90-degree angles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press back up to starting position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your form nailed down, add resistance! You can do this by placing a DB between your feet, or even better, use a dip belt with weights if your gym has it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: TRICEP KICKBACKS<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are an excellent exercise for triceps, but most people do them wrong. They perform them almost like a \u201ccurl\u201d instead of a kickback. You may feel a slight burn in your tricep doing them this way, but really all you are doing is creating momentum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, get on a bench and follow these cues:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your knee and lean on a flat bench.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hand on the bench for support and keep your back flat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a DB in your opposite hand, drive your elbow back and up.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cKick\u201d your arm back until it fully extends behind you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause and squeeze your tricep in that fully extended position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower DB back down to starting position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not try to go heavy with these! Use light weight and focus on slow, controlled, proper form!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3: OVERHEAD TRICEP EXTENSION<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any tricep exercise where elbows are elevated, be it DB or cables, will favor the long head of your tricep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this one, you can go a little heavier than with the kickback. As always, only go heavy enough that you can use proper form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper set-up and form for an overhead tricep extension\u2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a high-back bench in the fully upright position. Using a high-back bench is important because that will help keep you from flaring your elbows out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a DB on your shoulder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift DB overhead with both hands until your arms are fully extended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your elbows locked in place for the entire movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower the DB behind you and the top of the bench.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend your arms back up to the starting position and squeeze your tricep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important cue you can remember is to keep your elbow tucked in for the entire movement and never flared out. Only let your arm bend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4: SKULL CRUSHERS <\/b><b>(Vince\u2019s favorite)<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have several options for how to do these. Flat bench, incline bench, floor, etc. With an ez curl bar, flat bar, or even dumbbells. Find what works best for you and your body, or whatever your gym has accessible.\u00a0 Vince\u2019s favorite is on an incline bench with an ez-curl bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper set up and form for skull crushers \u2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a bench of your choice. Vince prefers an incline bench because he believes it allows for a better stretch and constant tension on the tricep.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab your weight and get into your starting position, which is arms up above you and fully extended. Make sure your starting point is back by your ears, not straight above your face\/torso..\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck your elbows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower the weight down by bending your arms back behind the bench until just past 90-degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power up to the starting position while squeezing your triceps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not let your elbows flare! Keep them tucked for the entire movement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on keeping tension throughout the entire movement. Especially at the top of the exercise! Keeping little \u201cform cues\u201d like this in mind may not sound like a big deal, but doing these exercises properly from beginning to end is what leads to big changes in muscular development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5: CABLE ROPE PUSHDOWN<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably the most common tricep exercise. It favors the lateral head of your tricep and proper form, and using an appropriate weight is KEY.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not attempt to use a heavy weight for these!\u00a0 Heavier is not better!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using proper form where you can push down without momentum and SLOWLY return to your starting position \u2026 is better!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grip the rope and take a big step back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your elbows locked into the side of your body for the entire movement. Do not let them flare out!!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the rope back until your arms are fully extended.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze your triceps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly return to the starting position!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t stay under the cable. Make sure you step back slightly to keep tension on your tricep in the fully extended position. This makes the exercise harder from beginning to end, instead of only at the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>On your next arm day &#8212; <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick 3 or 4 of the exercises above and perform 4 sets of 12-15 reps of each! That is plenty enough volume assuming you are using all of the proper form cues we mentioned!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don\u2019t forget about that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/survey\/survey-aka1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>FREE BODY TYPE QUIZ<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we mentioned earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to get bigger arms, there is AN INSIDER TIP you may have never considered. 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