Shannon Sharpe's career in the National Football League (NFL) saw him accomplish just about everything a football player dreams of. On an individual level, the Pro Football Hall of Famer garnered four ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler Shares Advice During “Fit for 50” Shoulder and Triceps Workout
Even in a well-earned retirement, four-time Mr. Olympia (2006-2007, 2009-2010) Jay Cutler has made it a point to keep up with his physical fitness and nutrition. Over his various media platforms, the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Close-Grip Bench Press for Bigger, Stronger Triceps
Most lifters in the gym have performed the classic flat bench press to build chest size and upper body pressing strength. When it comes to variations of this time-honored exercise, most lifters adjust the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Triceps Kickback for Arm Size
Mention the triceps kickback in certain lifting circles and you might generate some side eye looks of disappointment or even a bit of mocking laughter. This short-sighted response comes from the exercise's ... Continue Reading
The 14 Best Triceps Exercises for Bigger, Stronger Arms
If your body was a rock band, your triceps would be the bass player. Your legs would be on drums, biceps would be lead guitar, and calves would be the roadie, but that’s all beside the point. Few people ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Triceps Pushdown for Bigger Arms
Got a cable machine? Then you've got access to one of the most fundamental exercises to directly target and isolate the triceps. The triceps pushdown, sometimes called a pressdown, is perfectly suited to ... Continue Reading
The Best Triceps Workouts for Muscle, Strength, and More
Ask 10 lifters to name the body part they’re training on any random day, and you’ll probably hear some familiar answers — chest, back, arms, biceps, maybe even legs. But very few will say they’re working ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Skull Crusher for Triceps Size and Strength
The barbell skull crusher, also known as the barbell triceps extension, is one of the most well-known exercises for the triceps. Yet it is heavily underrated due to a misunderstanding of how to perform the ... Continue Reading
The Best Arm Workouts for Beginners, With Dumbbells, and More
Arm training gets a bad rap as being "all show, no go." That mindset ignores the full range of benefits that come with training these essential muscle groups (in addition to a building good-looking pair of ... Continue Reading
The Definitive Guide on How to Build Big Arms
If you lift, then you probably want to look like you lift. And for many gym-goers, looking the part includes owning a pair of arms that put the seams of your sleeves to the test. Aesthetically, big arms ... Continue Reading
The Ultimate Band Pressdown
I definitely want to give credit where credit is due for this exercise. I didn’t invent it but I did learn it from Kassem Hanson. It is a phenomenal triceps builder. When I saw him demo the exercise I ... Continue Reading
Avoid Pain and Injury With Two Simple Triceps Stretches
Whether your goal is performance or aesthetics, triceps training is a major component of most fitness regimens. Prioritize your triceps stretching routine after any pressing or arm-based workout to ... Continue Reading
