The Best—and Worst—Exercises for Tricep Gains, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness.

Close-grip push-ups are an advanced variation targeting both triceps and core muscles. Start in a standard push-up position, ...

However, natural bodybuilders overwhelmingly favor overhead tricep extensions—whether with dumbbells or an EZ bar—as one of the best for growth. "Seated overhead EZ bar tricep extensions ...

Nancy Cole demonstrates performing a one-arm overhead extension while standing on a BOSU, a half-moon shaped balance trainer. Nancy Cole demonstrates performing a one-arm overhead extension while ...

EZ bar overhead tricep extensions “This is one of the best tricep exercises you can do,” says Dr. Mike, but it requires decent shoulder mobility. ... Single-arm dumbbell overhead extension.

Arm day can be one of the most fun days at the gym, ... A 2023 study found that overhead tricep extensions produce greater hypertrophy (size changes) in the triceps than pushdowns.

Single arm tricep reach exercise. ... This exercise is a lying overhead tricep extension. Lie down on your back holding a dumbbell in each hand. Bend your knees with your feet as wide as your hips.

Exercises that target your triceps include tricep overhead extensions, kickbacks, and dips. You can also tone your triceps and other muscles with push-ups, bench press, and Turkish getups.

Shoot for eight to 10 tricep extensions, take a short break, then step into your lunge on the opposite side. And return to the overhead position as well. Give yourself an even number of sets on ...