Train for Tremendous Triceps

The triceps makes up 66% of the mass of your upper arm.  So make sure to include triceps training in your routine.  One of the basic triceps exercises is the good old triceps dip.  In the most basic form, it does not require machines or weights, just a bench.  I love going running for cardio and a lot of times if you are running through a park you will see benches.  It feels really great to get off a couple of sets of 20 dips on those benches and then continue the run.  Your arms will just love the attention!



Watch the video to see how Mr. America 1999 does his triceps dips. One of the most important points is to keep your back right up against the bench. That way you concentrate the effort in your triceps and it keeps stress off your elbow joint. Stress on a joint is not going to build muscle, it is only going to hurt the joint. You want the stress in your muscles. If you are doing your dips in the gym and you need more resistance, you could put a weight plate on your upper legs.

The triceps dip is a great way to blast your triceps and you can do it almost anywhere. Keep it in mind!

Guest post by Bryce.