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Tricep Isolation

ecle5c
ecle5c
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United States
2005/05/08, 10:38 PM
I have read that there are three different heads to the tricep. I have developed my triceps nicely I believe doing mainly pushdowns, skullcrushers, and close grip bench. What excercises are good at isolating the different heads of the tricep? Which excercises isolate which parts?
bropie
bropie
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Joined: 2004/12/04
Canada
2005/05/09, 07:13 AM
one arm tricep extensions will separate the heads through your range of motion. dumbell kickbacks are good for the upper area, and dips are good for lower (around the elbow)
ecle5c
ecle5c
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2005/05/09, 03:36 PM
Are those best for mass building in the individual areas or better more for isolating and definition?
bropie
bropie
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Canada
2005/05/09, 05:03 PM
if you do lower reps, ie 6-8, you can build mass. exercises around 10-12 reps will be better for definition