Tricep Workout Plan



Warm-up

    5-10 minutes
  • Light cardio such as jogging or jumping jacks to get your heart rate up and loosen your muscles.
  • Dynamic stretching for the triceps, such as arm circles, shoulder rolls, and elbow bends.

Tricep Pushdowns

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Use a cable machine or resistance band and hold the handle in both hands with your arms extended.
  • Lower the handle down towards your thighs by bending your elbows, then push it back up to the starting position.

Tricep Dips

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Find a bench or step that is sturdy enough to support your weight, and place your hands on the edge of the bench with your feet on the ground.
  • Lower your body down by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground, then push yourself back up to the starting position.

Skull Crushers

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  • Hold a dumbbell in both hands with your palms facing each other.
  • Lower the dumbbells down towards your forehead by bending your elbows, then push them back up to the starting position.

Overhead Dumbbell Extension

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand overhead with your arms extended.
  • Lower the dumbbells straight down behind your head by bending your elbows, then push them back up to the starting position.

Tricep Kickbacks

    3 sets of 12 reps
  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand with your arm extended overhead.
  • Bend your elbow to a 90-degree angle and then slowly kick the dumbbell back behind your body, keeping your arm straight.
  • Return to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.

Cool-down

    5-10 minutes
  • Static stretching for the triceps, such as tricep dips, tricep kickbacks, and straight arm raises.

Additional Information

It's important to adjust the weights and reps based on your fitness level and goals. If you're just starting out, start with lighter weights and gradually increase the weight as you become stronger.

Rest for 60-90 seconds between sets and 120-180 seconds between exercises.

Aim to train muscle group 2-3 times per week, giving your muscles time to recover and rebuild between workouts.


Information about the Tricep muscles

The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle located on the back of the upper arm. It is responsible for extending the elbow, which is the opposite movement of the biceps brachii. The triceps are used in many compound movements such as bench press, dips, and overhead press. Isolating the triceps can be done with exercises such as tricep pushdowns, close-grip bench press, and skull crushers. Building strong triceps can help improve overall upper body strength and provide better stability for the shoulder joint.


Interesting Tricep Facts

Here are a few but you can definitely find more online

  • 2/3 of the muscle in your upper arm is tricep
  • The average tricep is 2 times bigger than the bicep
  • Single-arm triceps exercises can help address strength imbalances.

The exercises provided in the workout section should grow and strengthen those triceps!