Triceps Brachii
Musculus triceps brachii
The three-headed muscle on the back of the arm; extends the elbow in all pressing movements.
- Exercises
- 221
- As primary
- 73
- Group
- Arm
- Opposes
- Biceps Brachii
Best moves for it
Function
Elbow extension; the long head assists shoulder extension.
Origin
Long head: infraglenoid tubercle; lateral and medial heads: posterior surface of the humerus.
Insertion
Olecranon process of the ulna.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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Close-Grip Push-Up Off Of A Dumbbell
Upper arms · Body only
Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position
Upper arms · Body only
Close-Grip Dumbbell Press
Upper arms · Dumbbell
Kettlebell Halo With Overhead Extension
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
Upper arms · Barbell
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
Upper arms · E-Z curl bar
Dip Machine
Upper arms · Machine
JM Press
Upper arms · Barbell
Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
Upper arms · Machine
Decline Close-Grip Bench To Skull Crusher
Upper arms · Barbell
One Arm Floor Press
Upper arms · Barbell
Reverse Triceps Bench Press
Upper arms · Barbell
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.