When you move less and eat more, you gain weight. That’s what happened to many people during the COVID-19 lockdown—but not everyone experienced the dreaded “Quarantine 15.” In fact, some used the downtime to get in great shape.Read more: Take Advantage of the COVID-19 Shutdown Take 16-year-old Joseph, for example. When Stage 2 opened in…
If you want to fully develop a muscle, you must train it from all angles with a variety of set and rep schemes, incorporating both multi-joint and single-joint movements. You already know this—so why aren’t you applying it to your triceps training? Think about it. You probably perform a range of exercises for your triceps—heavy…
One of my favorite exercises for the triceps is the 60º Incline EZ-Bar Triceps Extension. I picked this one up from Randy Roach, the author of Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors. It’s unique because it allows you to maintain tension on the muscle throughout the entire range of motion. The key is to keep your upper…
If you really want to target the three-headed muscle at the back of your arm — the triceps — you need to bring out the heavy artillery. The triceps are composed of a high percentage of type II muscle fibers (67.4%), and all three heads of the muscle are fully activated only when the resistance…
The reverse bench press isn’t talked about often, and I must admit, I don’t prescribe it frequently either. But when done correctly, it can be a great triceps exercise. The biggest drawback? Comfort—or lack thereof. The movement isn’t exactly wrist-friendly, especially under heavy loads. However, there’s a simple way to make it work using a…