Getting Massive Horseshoe Triceps :

Everyone agrees on the fact that big arms will get a lot of attention. Men and women alike admire great physiques displaying muscular arms. Most beginners at the gym believe that by training their biceps on a daily basis, they will achieve that look. They could not have been more wrong! The triceps is in fact the muscle which will be responsible for that bulky look and give the arm that definition. The biceps plays a big role along with the triceps, but make no mistake by only training the biceps at the gym as you will not be getting that look you have always wanted. Triceps are a very difficult muscle to target and are often ignored during workouts; it is therefore important to discuss the exercises you can implement into your routine today in order to get those larger triceps.

The first exercise you will be doing is called the skull crushers. They get their name from the fact that you will have to lower a barbell onto your head and nearly "crushing your skull". To get started with this exercise you need to pick up the appropriate barbell and to lie down on a flat bench or on the floor. The barbell is then raised above your head with the arms fully extended. During each repetition you will have to bring the barbell down to your head by only moving your forearms. It is very important to keep your elbows exactly where they are at during every repetition. It is very important to pick the right weight for this exercise as you don't want to injure yourself during your repetitions or after by dropping the barbell.

The second exercise is the dumbbell kickbacks. To do this exercise you will need one dumbbell; each hand is done separately. You want to put both of your knees on the floor, hold the dumbbell in one of your hands and to drop the other elbow on the floor or bench. While holding your dumbbell in your hand and your elbow locked at your hips, extend the arm fully. You then bring the dumbbell back onto the floor while keeping the elbow in the same position to complete the rep.

The third and final exercise to finish up a good triceps workout is the dip. Dips can be easily done at the gym or at home through the use of two sturdy chairs. In order to do this exercise you will need to grab both bars or chair back and to extend your arms fully allowing your legs to swing freely. During every repetition, you will have to lower your body until your arm is nearly parallel to the floor and to raise it back up. The dips are generally an advanced exercise and can be skipped if you are just starting out.