Muscles / Triceps
Triceps
The three-headed elbow extensor on the back of the upper arm. Overhead positions load the long head more; pushdowns bias lateral/medial heads.
Anatomy on this page
Long head
Crosses the shoulder; stretched in overhead extensions.
Lateral head
Outer horseshoe visible in pushdowns.
Medial head
Deep head active in all lockouts.
Primary exercises
| Name | Equipment | Pattern | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Triceps Extension | Dumbbell | Isolation | Beginner |
| Skull Crusher | Barbell | Isolation | Intermediate |
| Triceps Pushdown | Cable | Isolation | Beginner |
Also involves this group (secondary)
| Name | Equipment | Pattern | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press | Barbell | Horizontal Push | Beginner |
| Chest Dip | Bodyweight | Vertical Push | Intermediate |
| Incline Dumbbell Press | Dumbbell | Horizontal Push | Intermediate |
| Overhead Press | Barbell | Vertical Push | Intermediate |
| Push-Up | Bodyweight | Horizontal Push | Beginner |