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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Bodybuilding Programs, Training Your Triceps

By Ricardo d Argence

Stick to the basics to increase your arm size in the shortest possible time. I'm referring to the lifts that provide the biggest reward for what you've invested. You should not waste your time in unproductive movements like 90% of the people in the gym.

Let's talk about your triceps, which is the three muscles that are connected at the elbow and shoulder, but work in contrast to your biceps, and the forearm. In this article, I will explain how to train your triceps.

If you're just starting an exercising plan, dips are the easiest and best to try. They will manipulate your chest and shoulders, but mostly they will work your triceps. In order to place the stress on your triceps there are a few tips you need to know. Firstly, do dips between two rods alongside each other. When you begin, your body should be in a position as if you were standing and holding two bars in your hands.

Grip the bars tightly at all times so you don't slip. Now to begin the movement you need to lower your body toward the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides, and keeping your body as straight up and down as possible. If you lean forward it puts a lot of stress on your chest and shoulders, which isn't a bad thing, but save it for chest day.

I suggest not locking out at the top. If you lock out by straightening your arms, you will take the stress off your triceps. If you cannot do dips with you body weight, use an assisted dip machine, which uses counter-weights to offset your body weight. If your gym doesn't have one, get a spotter to push up on your feet to help you out. As a beginner, you should strive for doing 3 sets of 10 reps on your own.

Another compound movement that can be used to get in shape, and is like dips is a close grip bench press. The movement is similar to regular bench press. The bar needs to be gripped 8 to 12 inches apart. Grip where you feel comfortable, paying close attention to how your wrists feel. It is better to begin with about 12 inch spacing and slowly make it closer as your comfort level increases, since a closer grip increases stress on your wrists.

As you lower the bar to your chest, be sure to keep your elbows close to your sides. The bar should end up just below your nipples. Full extension of the arms is not necessary. A good time to stop is just short of the full lockout. If you want to bulk up your triceps, this is a fantastic way to do it.

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