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 ...

Stronger triceps means stronger, more toned arms. Try these research-backed exercises to build strength, power, and definition.

FEELING STRONG ENOUGH to go sleeveless to show off the big guns is a go-to gym goal. If you're coming up short on your triceps training, however, you're not going to be able to show off even half of ...

The name skull crushers isn’t too enticing—I get it—but it's a great triceps-toning move, and not as scary as it sounds. While it might be a little more advanced than other dumbbell exercises ...

Here, Carlson and Brown list their top exercises to get you armed: a combination of six isolation and functional movements to absolutely overload your biceps and triceps.

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 ...

The triceps — the forgotten halves of the upper arms. You might hear “welcome to the gun show” after a bicep pump, but rarely do you hear a clever quip about the triceps. Nevertheless, they’re ...

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 ...