Do these triceps exercises for toned arms
What's the story
Building strong and toned arms is a common fitness goal. The triceps (the muscles at the back of the upper arm) are key to achieving this. Working on tricep exercises can strengthen and define your arms. Here are five effective exercises to target your triceps and get you closer to your fitness goals in no time. Each of them can be integrated into your regular workout.
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Tricep dips: A classic choice
Tricep dips are a classic exercise that can be done on parallel bars, or even a strong chair at home. To do the exercise, place your hands shoulder-width apart on the bars or chair edge, lower your body until your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle, and push back up to the start. This hits the triceps nicely but also works other upper body muscles.
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Push-ups with narrow grip
While push-ups with a narrow grip are an amazing way to target the triceps, you still get a full-body workout. Start in a regular push-up position but place your hands closer together under your chest. Lower yourself until your chest almost touches the ground and push back up. This variation places a greater focus on the triceps than regular push-ups.
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Overhead tricep extension: Isolate muscles
The overhead tricep extension is perfect for isolating and strengthening these muscles specifically. Using dumbbells or resistance bands, hold them above your head with both hands and slowly lower behind you by bending at the elbows before returning to start position. This controlled motion ensures maximum engagement of each muscle fiber within this group.
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Close-grip bench press: Compound movement
The close-grip bench press is another great compound movement. It focuses on building strength in chest and arms but also focuses on building strong triceps as well when performed by keeping elbows tucked close throughout each rep. Performing it daily can help you see progress eventually, if not immediately.