The triceps — the forgotten halves of the upper arms. You might hear “welcome to the gun … See more

The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle that’s involved in two primary actions.
The first is extending, or straightening, the elbow. The … See more

The most common way to perform this exercise is using a dumbbell (or kettlebell) while standing or sitting. Hold the weight overhead by grasping the inside dumbbell plate surfac… See more

The overhead tricep extension is comparable to performing a tricep pulldown with your elbows at your sides.
One recent study compared the two exercises a… See more

Depending on what type of resistance you use (dumbbell, kettlebell, band, etc.), sometimes the most difficult part is getting the weight into position. Use a weight that allows you … See more