ON THE BACKSIDE of each of your upper arms is an unsung hero. With the right amount of consistent, balanced strength training, you can give it the attention it deserves—and in doing so, stretch the ...

One of the most important arm muscles is the triceps brachii (the triceps, for short). You use your triceps to extend your arm. It opposes the biceps muscle, which is used to flex the arm. You also ...

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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." ON THE BACKSIDE of each of your upper arms is an unsung hero. With the right amount of consistent, ...

WHY ARE PEOPLE so drawn to developing muscular and strong arms? It’s because arms are so prominent and visible. Unlike abs or even legs, which are very often covered by clothes, your arms are ...

If toning the back of the arms is one of your goals, tricep dips are a must-add to your upper-body workout. They are one of my favorite exercises for a few reasons. Not only do they isolate and target ...

Correspondence to: Dr Ian Shrier Lady Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Community Studies, Davis Institute for Medical Research, SMBD-Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Sainte-Catherine Road, ...

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 ...

For years, triceps pushdowns have been considered the gold standard for isolating the triceps in fitness and strength-training routines. They’re easy to perform, joint-friendly, and widely used in ...

Muscle testing is also known as applied kinesiology (AK) or manual muscle testing (MMT). It is an alternative medicine practice that claims to effectively diagnose structural, muscular, chemical, and ...

THERE ARE TONS of different ways to train your triceps muscles (trust us, we've been known to highlight a few of our favorites), but not every exercise is created equal. While some movements might be ...

Good things always come in threes: fairy godmothers, parts of a combo meal, boy bands made of brothers (Hi Jonas and Hansen!). So it’s no surprise the most eye-popping muscle in your arms is, in fact, ...