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  Triceps brachii muscle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The triceps brachii muscle is a large three-headed skeletal muscle found in humans.
However, the term triceps (Latin for "three heads") can mean any skeletal muscle having three origins.
The Triceps account for 2/3 of the arm's mass and people who exercise the arms with weights often neglect this group of muscles in favour of the biceps brachii.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Triceps_brachii_muscle   (169 words)

  
 Triceps Tendonitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Your triceps muscle, which acts to straighten your arm, is attached to the bony bump at the back of your elbow by a large tendon.
Triceps tendonitis causes pain in the back part of the upper arm near the point of your elbow.
Triceps tendonitis occurs from overuse of the upper arm and elbow, especially in activities like throwing and hammering.
www.abcbodybuilding.com /triceps_tendonitis.htm   (449 words)

  
 Triceps brachii muscle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The triceps brachii muscle is a large three-headed (A muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes) skeletal muscle found in humans.
However, the term triceps ((Any dialect of the language of ancient Rome) Latin for "three heads") can mean any skeletal muscle having three origins.
The Triceps account for 2/3 of the arm's mass and people who exercise the arms with weights often neglect this group of muscles in favour of the (Any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)) Biceps.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/tr/triceps_brachii_muscle.htm   (171 words)

  
 Triceps Brachii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The biarticulate long head of the triceps brachii [1 ] enters passive insufficiency through the completion of elbow flexion when the shoulders are more flexed and abducted or through the completion of shoulder flexion and abduction when the elbows are more flexed.
The biarticulate long head of the triceps brachii [1 ] enters active insufficiency through the completion of elbow extension when the shoulders are more extended and adducted (other heads of the triceps becomes more active) or through the completion of shoulder extension and adduction when the elbows are more extended.
When the shoulder is internally rotated, the ability of the long head of the triceps brachii to extend and adduct the shoulder is diminished.
www.exrx.net /Muscles/TricepsBrachii.html   (136 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - triceps (Anatomy And Physiology) - Encyclopedia
This tapers to a tendon that rounds the elbow and attaches to the ulna, the larger of the two forearm bones.
Since contraction of the triceps straightens the arm, the muscle is called an extensor.
The triceps works in coordination with a flexor muscle, the biceps brachii of the upper arm.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/T/triceps.html   (220 words)

  
 Tricept   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The triceps brachii, is a three-head muscle that works in opposition to the biceps, also attaching under the deltoid and below the elbow.
The triceps is a larger muscle mass than the biceps, and needs training from more angles.
TRICEPS CABLE PRESSDOWNS (1)Use a short bar to an overhead cable and pulley, stand close to the bar and grasp it with an overhand grip, hands about 10 inches apart.
eric.quay.net /triceps.html   (404 words)

  
 Complete rupture of the triceps brachii muscle -- Singh and Pooley 36 (6): 467 -- British Journal of Sports Medicine
Figure 2 The intermuscular aponeurosis (held by the forceps) separating the lateral head of the triceps from the long and medial heads was mobilised.
The triceps aponeurosis (held by the forceps) is being replaced and sutured back into place.
of avulsion of the triceps tendon or rupture at the musculotendinous
bjsm.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/36/6/467   (1362 words)

  
 TheArnoldFans.com: Triceps
Keeping your elbows stationary and close to your head, lower the weight down in an arc behind your head until your triceps are as stretched as possible.
Hold your elbows stationary and lower the dumbbells down on either side of your head until your triceps are fully stretched and the weights touch your shoulders.
Feel the triceps stretch to their fullest, then press the weight back up to the starting position.
www.thearnoldfans.com /bodybuilding/triceps.htm   (481 words)

  
 WomenOf.com:Fitness: Training the Triceps
The triceps are the muscles that run on the backside of the upper arm from your shoulder to your elbow.
The triceps are a large muscle mass and need to be trained more than the biceps, which are smaller.
The triceps are among the most visible parts of the body, whether flexing, exercising or just hanging out.
www.womenof.com /Articles/hc9902a.asp   (606 words)

  
 triceps
Push the bar down until the arms are fully extended and pause for a second, flex the triceps and finish the rep by allowing the bar to raise about as high as the midsection.
The basic purpose of this exercise is to work the entire tricep and separate the three heads of the muscle.
Always remember that the tricep is the biggest muscle group in the arm and should be given just as much attention, if not more, than the bicep muscle.
aelinik.free.fr /training1.htm   (2507 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - Triceps Articles!
T o maximize arm development, the biceps, triceps and forearms must be equally and evenly developed in proportion to the surrounding muscle groups: the deltoids, pecs, lats, and traps.
His phenomenal biceps, triceps and forearm development ranks among the greatest of all time - featuring mass, shape and cuts, as well as total symmetry of the upper and lower arms.
The triceps are one of the most noticeable muscles on any bodybuilder, and considering that they make up the majority of your upper arm, getting big triceps should be the goal of any potential bodybuilder.
www.bodybuilding.com /fun/bbinfo.php?page=Triceps   (1220 words)

  
 Facilitation of triceps brachii muscle contraction by tendon vibration after chronic cervical spinal cord injury -- ...
vibration (80 Hz) of the triceps or biceps brachii tendons at
In vibration alone, the triceps or biceps brachii tendon was vibrated mechanically for 9 s with the subject at rest.
Mean biceps brachii surface EMG (C), triceps brachii surface EMG (D), and force (E) corresponding to the data in A and B, during elbow extensor MVCs without tendon vibration (MVC, diamonds) and in the presence of triceps brachii (CVT, squares) or biceps brachii (CVB, triangles) tendon vibration are shown.
jap.physiology.org /cgi/content/full/94/6/2358   (5864 words)

  
 Titanic Triceps Bodybuilders Muscle Building Training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Dips are one exercise that works all three heads of the triceps muscles at once.
Great for isolating the medial and outer heads of the triceps, single-arm reverse grip pushdowns use the same as regular pushdowns; however, you'll be using a "palms up" grip.
As awesome as it feels to manhandle the big weights, you won't build triceps that stretch out your shirts and mysteriously attract the hands of female admirers if you're not feeding your physique with the nutrients it takes to build those bad boys in the first place.
www.muscletech.com /TRAINING/TITANIC_TRICEPS   (1218 words)

  
 Testosterone Nation - The Top Ten Triceps Exercises
Along the same lines, look at your average gymnasts?most have massive triceps that were built largely by doing plenty of dips and pressing motions.
MRI studies have shown that the decline dumbbell triceps extension is one of the most effective movements when it comes to recruiting the triceps.
This exercise is excellent for packing meat on the lateral head of the triceps, as that part of the muscle is largely dormant in most people.
www.t-nation.com /findArticle.do?article=body_61tris   (2144 words)

  
 Triceps
There are dozens of triceps exercises and even more variations on each exercise, but let's talk about the ones that will do the most for you in a short period of time.
Triceps dips are one of our favorites, and have direct carry-over into counter-pressure climbing moves such as stemming and manteling.
If you don't have access to parallel bars at the gym, you can do bench dips: position yourself on the wide part of a flat bench (not the end) with your hands just outside of your thighs, fingers pointing forward and palms on the bench, with feet on the floor and knees slightly bent.
www.bodyresults.com /E2triceps.asp   (405 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - Exercise Guides Database.
Pull the handle down so that your upper arm and elbow are locked in to the side of your body and your upper arm and forearm form a right angle.
Feeling the contraction in your triceps, pull the stirrup handle down to your side until your arm is straight.
Slowly lower the rope behind your head, pause when your triceps are fully stretched, and return to the starting position and repeat.
www.bodybuilding.com /fun/exercises.php?MainMuscle=Triceps   (755 words)

  
 Huge Triceps Workout. Triceps exercises and routine.
So the proper triceps development is an absolute need to every bodybuilder who respects himself.
It's important to use a full range of motion stretching triceps at the bottom and squeezing it at the top.
The last triceps movement is seated one arm behind-the-neck dumbbell extensions.
www.bodybuildbid.com /articles/arms/triceps_tm.html   (526 words)

  
 Triceps
There are many exercises for the back of the upper arm (triceps).
By bringing the elbows further back, the area of the triceps worked changes to higher up on the arm.
It stretches out the triceps and shoulder area.
www.hockeyschoolonline.com /triceps.htm   (381 words)

  
 G-Werx® FITNESS: FITNESS: TRICEPS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
That is why exercising your triceps on G-Werx can have a dramatic overall effect on your overall appearance and arm strength.
Underdeveloped triceps lead to an unnecessarily flabby or thin appearance to the back side of your arms.
The average person uses their triceps in normal activities such as pushing a door open or closed.
www.gwerx.com /fitness/EXERCISE/triceps.shtml   (270 words)

  
 Triceps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
They’re talking about the trifecta of muscles that makes up your triceps — the lateral head, the long head, and the medial head — which runs down the length of your upper arm.
If you’re not making any head-way in some of your other upper-body muscle groups, perhaps you need to strengthen the triceps, the muscle group that assists in both shoulder and chest workouts.
A wise way to work triceps into your workout regimen is to couple them with either chest or shoulder workouts, considering you work tris in a number of these exercises.
www.rypsports.com /a82.html   (533 words)

  
 AskMen.com - triceps
The fact of the matter is that your triceps tally for 2/3 of your arms' mass.
Well-built triceps are very sexy and indicative of your overall degree of fitness.
Also, wait at least 48 hours between your chest routine and your tricep routine because you're using a lot of the same muscles and they need a resting period.
www.askmen.com /sports/bodybuilding/31_fitness_tip.html   (693 words)

  
 Tip of the Week by Vince McConnell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Pause and contract triceps (elbows at sides of body) before "driving body away from bar".
Your attention should be on the "belly" of triceps as you extend downwards, NOT the elbows.
This exercise nails the outer head of triceps and is optimal to follow the previous exercises.
www.dolfzine.com /page41b.htm   (689 words)

  
 Triceps Workout for Women
They’re called triceps and with a little bit of work, you can be tri-umphant in your quest to lure them out.
Squeeze your triceps during the contraction for a second or two, then slowly bring the weight back down to your side.
Of course, triceps are like any other body part that you train.
www.musclesurf.com /tricworforwo.html   (604 words)

  
 Arm-Building Techniques (biceps and triceps)
Triceps extension (lying down using Z bar) - 4 sets of 8-10 reps.
Simulated tricep pushdowns on the total gym (that Chuck Norris thing), set to the highest resistance (60% of your body weight, which in my case is about 145 pounds).
Try this on for size (pun intended): Stand sideways, grab the handle and pull it down towards the bottom of the rep. Twist your arm so that, at completion, your palm is facing behind you.
mikesarmgallery.com /arm3.htm   (3410 words)

  
 Men's Fitness: Spur your triceps growth - Forum
"This is a good triceps mass builder and finishing movement, but dips can be a little tough on the shoulders if you have rotator cuff problems," Malotki cautions.
You won't be able to perform as many reps with this technique, but you'll build your triceps much more effectively.
Overhead triceps movements are important for creating definition.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1608/is_4_19/ai_104682183   (876 words)

  
 triceps on Encyclopedia.com
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Deb Robelli demonstrates a tricep exercise in Wichita, Kansas, in January 2004.
Mark Vinci works out on a Grond Zero Free Motion tricep extension machine while Kristi Queypo uses a Cybex incline press at the Sports Cluib/Irvine in California.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/t1/triceps.asp   (585 words)

  
 Sultan of Steel - Trainer >> Triceps
Take a deep breath and press the handle forward and fully extend the arms, contracting the triceps at the end of the range.
Press the handle downward and extend the elbows fully, squeezing (contract) the triceps as hard as possible and breathing out.
Keeping your body close to the bench with your hands, slowly lower yourself close to the floor or until you feel a good stretch in the triceps and breathe in.
www.sultanofsteel.com /train1_2.html   (473 words)

  
 TeenBodybuilding.com - James Sadek - Ten Tips To Huge Horse Shoes!
The upper arm is composed of 2/3 triceps, 1/3 biceps.
Start with a few warm up sets of 20-25 to get the blood flowing into your arms use a V-bar or bent bar in favor of a straight one as they are more forgiving on the elbows.
Use these as the first 1 or 2 exercises of your routine then go on to 1 or 2 core movements such as dips, close grip bench or seated triceps extensions.
www.teenbodybuilding.com /james30.htm   (415 words)

  
 Triceps Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Triceps is integrated with the Trimaran compiler and can be invoked from within the GUI to generate ARM assembly.
The current Triceps release has been tested used the integer benchmarks packaged with Trimaran as well as the
GCC cross compiler for ARM is required to generate X86 binary for Linux-based platforms.
www.trimaran.org /triceps.shtml   (177 words)

  
 Sultan of Steel - Trainer >> Triceps
It is highly advisable to use a training partner to spot you during this exercise.
If you start with your right triceps, place your left hand and left knee on a bench, leaning over.
This exercise, though it can be used for toning, is ideally suited for putting mass on by adding weight to the bar.
www.sultanofsteel.com /train1.html   (393 words)

  
 Triceps
but i' m not sure what a lying tricep press is...
I wouldn' t call it another name for the triceps press..
This exercise is a variation but I' d never call it a triceps press.
www.discussbodybuilding.com /fb.aspx?m=1962   (164 words)

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