When performing a One-Arm French Press, I prefer to use a rope attached to a mid-pulley rather than a bulky dumbbell. There’s ample clearance with the rope and the pulley provides smooth and constant tension throughout the movement. A dumbbell can be cumbersome and often people tilt their head forward to avoid a concussion!
Are you using too much body English during standing cable pressdowns? If so, do them lying down!
Triceps extensions typically provide maximum overload when your forearms are parallel to the floor. However, performing them on a slight incline with cable resistance keeps constant tension on the triceps throughout the entire range of motion. This setup is especially effective because the cable increases resistance in the contracted position—something most free-weight variations lack. Be…
The California press is a cross between a close-grip bench press and a lying triceps extension. It targets the triceps in a unique and highly effective way. I prefer to use a reverse-band setup for this exercise. The bands offload tension at the bottom of the movement, reducing stress on the triceps tendons. As you…
Here’s a great triceps exercise I’m currently using: the high-pulley overhead triceps extension. It’s performed bent-over in a lunge position using a rope. As you extend the elbows, flare the hands outward and pause briefly in the contracted position. On the return, make sure your forearms make contact with your biceps to achieve a full…
Some people think the Standing Rope French Press is some kind of specialty coffee. It’s not… it’s an excellent elbow-friendly exercise that emphasizes the long head of the triceps. Make sure to keep your glutes tensed and core braced throughout the set. Get your biceps as close to your ears as possible, and lower the…
Did you know that simply shifting your grip on a dumbbell can change muscle activation? Using an offset grip—where you hold the dumbbell closer to one side—tips the balance and increases recruitment of specific muscle fibers. For example, in biceps curls, positioning your hand toward the outer edge of the dumbbell targets the short head…
The reverse bench press is not mentioned often and I must admit, I don’t prescribe it too frequently either, but it can be a great triceps exercise. The big knock against it: comfort! It’s not a “wrist-friendly” movement, especially under a heavy load. But there’s a way to transform this into a winner, it’s called…