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Encyclopedia: Triceps Brachii Muscle

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The triceps brachii muscle is a muscle of the posterior compartment of the upper limb. It is the muscle principally responsible for extension of the elbow joint. Triceps is Latin for 'three-headed', reflecting the three parts of this muscle. Brachii means 'of the arm'. Triceps brachii is often called the triceps . However, some authors describe the triceps surae muscle, and so this term is somewhat ambiguous. The three heads...


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triceps???
i am just wondering... when do we actually use our triceps? when we arm-wrestle, we...

Your triceps extend your arm. Your biceps flex or bend your arm. So if you ddin't have triceps you wouldn't be able to function normally. Put it...

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How do you work your triceps without weights?
I'm a 13 year old guy who is trying to balance out his biceps and...

Chair dips.. get in a sitting position, then slide forward in the chair. Grab the front of the chair with both hands and slide your body forward and off...

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    There seems to be a lot of questions in regards to which heads of the triceps are stimulated by Ian King Horseshoes in Your Shirtsleeves Q: What are your top triceps movements or protocols

    May 16, 2007

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    Todays my chest and triceps workout and im always deciding on what to do for triceps. Can any of your guys help my for a good tricep routine. Reps

    Jul 15, 2008

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    triceps extensions better seated or standing better ? I'm standingI've read you get more a "sweep" in your triceps when standing. I like ...

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