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The 5 Best Triceps Exercises For Building Massive, Toned Triceps

Posted by on Apr 13, 2016 in Exercise Lists, Fitness Lists, Muscle It UP, Triceps | 10 comments

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Triceps Exercise 4 — Overhead Lateral Triceps Extension

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Overhead Lateral Triceps Extensions are killer for smashing the lateral head of the triceps, which is critical for building up a dense, well-shaped horseshoe (they also hit the long head, the other half of the horseshoe).

That’s the glamour muscle that pops on the side of the arm and adds visible thickness.

I love overhead lateral triceps extensions because they really allow you to feel a nice stretch on the way down and a powerful contraction on the way up.

 

Form:

Start by holding a dumbbell and raising one arm vertically overhead. Slowly bend your arm at the elbow and lower the dumbbell sideways behind your head. Make sure to keep your upper arm completely stationary and locked in place.

Lower slowly for 2 seconds, press back up to start, and squeeze your triceps hard at the top of the movement.

Pro Tip: Rest your bicep against your head and keep it there throughout the movement. It’s a great way to anchor your arm and keep the movement under control.

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Bryan DiSanto

Bryan DiSanto

Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Lean It UP
ELLO ELLO I'm Bryan DiSanto. I'm the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Lean It UP, a CPT/CSN/Fitness Coach, Chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu – Paris, NYU graduate, ex-fat kid, and all-around fitness junkie.

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