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Tricep Problem

glynnz Posts: 32 Joined: 2002/02/25	2002/04/29, 05:51 AM Can anyone advise me on a tricep exercise to mainly develop the lateral head of my triceps? I've noticed that the long head is more developed....If anyone has the same problem i would like to hear from you.....thanks
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2002/04/29, 07:40 AM Ok i'm most likely wrong but I don't think you can target specifically the lateral head.. if this -> http://www.exrx.net/Muscles/TricepsBrachii.html is what you mean... You can do a lot of different heavy compound movements to help develop that area.. look under ft's muscle targeting section.. something like barbell tricep extensions and lying tricep extensions might work.. and try to make sure your elbow doesn't wobble around too much if at all when doing tricep movements...
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/29, 11:09 AM Doesn't the cross face tricep extension target this? -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/04/30, 01:37 AM Triceps cable push downs give your triceps their nice V shape. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
glynnz Posts: 32 Joined: 2002/02/25	2002/04/30, 07:50 AM I can see how cross face tricep extension would be a good exercise, but I don't have access to a cable machine that I can do them with, I can do the the cable push downs though. I would like to develop the tricep so that when I tense it, the lateral head is clearly visable as well as large..
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/04/30, 03:17 PM I actually do the cross face with dumbells. It's a little strange putting your face in a postion to get crushed like that but.. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
quads123 Posts: 86 Joined: 2001/10/20	2002/04/30, 05:54 PM Ooooohhh <laughing> have to agree with you, Cain. Switched gyms recently, and boy, was I getting some funny looks last night doing those ...
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2002/04/30, 06:18 PM I've been told by a bodybuilding friend of mine and his trainer that my triceps/biceps are the best developed they've seen in a while. I take that with a grain of salt because I still want MORE! I rarely do the pressdowns, but if you do , try them seated at an incline. This method will not allow you to cheat at all. Great isolation excercise. My favorite excercise of all, though, is the skullcrusher. These are also called the lying tricep extensions, but what fun is that; skullcrusher is just is just a cool name for an excercise. Use the EZ curl bar when doing these to reduce the strain on your wrists. When you perform this excercise, DO NOT lock out with you arms perpendicular to the floor and the bar over your chest! This takes the tension off of your triceps. I lock out with the bar above my eyes/forehead to stress the concentric part of the excercise. Keep your elbows in and lower the bar to the crown of your head, not the forehead. You can change your grip (wide or close) to hit different heads to the tri's, but I prefer about a 6 inch grip. I'm willing to bet in just about a month to a month and a half, you'll be loving your new triceps!! -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/04/30, 06:36 PM we need pictures now J BENNETT..........
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/05/01, 02:20 AM I agree.....Jbennett we want to see you!!!!!!! -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/05/01, 10:39 AM I third the motion! You've been in here too long to not post your pics!!! -------------- **_Robert_**
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2002/05/01, 10:41 AM I'll back up that idea too... 4 vs 1 now.. how could he dodge it...
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2002/05/01, 11:49 AM I'm still not satisfied with how I look. I wanted to post pics as soon as I hit the 200lb mark. But, if I can get access to a digital camera sometime soon, I'll post some pics. As for now, I'll remain shrouded in mystery. ;) -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/05/01, 12:01 PM Jbennett, I think most of us are not satisfied with how we look...I know I'm not anywhere near being done! But, you've gotta let us take a peek. Even the ladies are curious...LOL! Fireloard, don't ask for someone else's pics until you post your own! We've been waiting for yours too... -------------- **_Robert_**
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2002/05/01, 02:58 PM =(... I'll get mine.. probably will be a week longer than I thought though.. I finally remember a way I can get them myself without really having to ask anyone for help.. just will be a little longer...
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/05/01, 10:20 PM hey! no picking on fireloard! ;)
italian_boxer Posts: 82 Joined: 2005/03/01	2005/03/04, 12:12 AM keep working hard bro