The triceps — the forgotten halves of the upper arms. You might hear “welcome to the gun show” after a bicep pump, but rarely do you hear a clever quip about the triceps. Nevertheless, they’re ...

If you want bigger, stronger arms, focusing only on biceps won’t get you there. The triceps make up the majority of your upper-arm mass, and building them effectively requires targeted isolation work.

As the old adage goes, good things always come in threes, so it’s no surprise the most eye-popping muscle in your arms is, in fact, three parts that join together. 'There are three heads to the tricep ...

Building serious arm size takes more than pressing on repeat. To fill out a sleeve and add lockout strength, put the triceps extension in regular rotation. This classic elbow‑extension move is one of ...

Many daily activities-steering a car, typing on a keyboard, chopping vegetables for dinner, even hugging someone you love-are forward- reaching movements. Even in yoga practice, you're often ...

If you want to tone the backs of your arms, you need to work your triceps. There are some classic moves that home in on this underworked muscle group, and there are even more full-body moves that ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Arm day can be one of ...

If toning the back of your arms is a goal, strengthening the triceps can help eliminate that common trouble spot that jiggles when you wave and help you feel more confident. But even more important, ...

The Best—and Worst—Exercises for Tricep Gains, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle that plays a critical role in elbow extension, ...

The triceps muscle crosses two major joints in the body -- the elbow and the shoulder. It's a critical component of upper body biomechanics and is involved in almost every arm movement that exists.

Chelsea Handler is so strong that her trainer, Ben Bruno, uses combo moves just to keep her challenged. He's used combination, total-body exercises like one-legged plank rows and one-armed shoulder ...