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Title: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: thewickedtruth on January 27, 2007, 08:16:32 AM
What exercises really bring out the short head of the tricep? I have huge longer heads but have no side triceps. When you look at them from the back they look impressive but not from the side. What do you guys think would help me with this?
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: Cap on January 27, 2007, 08:26:11 AM
From what I have heard, dips and rope pressdowns.

On Milos video he said that any tricep exercise where your hand is in a neutral position you hit the outer head.
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on January 27, 2007, 02:38:17 PM
What exercises really bring out the short head of the tricep? I have huge longer heads but have no side triceps. When you look at them from the back they look impressive but not from the side. What do you guys think would help me with this?

Man, I have the exact opposite problem.  :(
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: haider on January 27, 2007, 02:45:36 PM
Close grips, and Dips.. dips especially hit both heads hard. Now for "isolation" of the lateral head I reccomend you try Behind The Back Rope Pushdowns. You'll feel the contraction HARD if you do it right  8)
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: kicker on January 27, 2007, 04:40:10 PM
What exercises really bring out the short head of the tricep? I have huge longer heads but have no side triceps. When you look at them from the back they look impressive but not from the side. What do you guys think would help me with this?

Pressdowns using a variety of handle attachments and close grip benches.  Dips pretty much hit all three triceps heads.
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: kicker on January 27, 2007, 04:41:30 PM
Man, I have the exact opposite problem.  :(

In your case, emphasize overhead extensions with an e-z bar/dumbbell using two hands, and skull crushers.
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on January 27, 2007, 05:18:42 PM
Will work on that, thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: BuffGoddess on January 27, 2007, 10:49:41 PM
Reverse grip pull downs on the cable crossover. I have incredible triceps, that is my magig bullet. You might want to do the rope pressdown if you havn't been doing it. PM me if you need further assistance.
Title: Re: Attacking the short head of the tricep
Post by: The Heckler on January 28, 2007, 10:50:39 PM
Reverse grip pull downs on the cable crossover. I have incredible triceps, that is my magig bullet. You might want to do the rope pressdown if you havn't been doing it. PM me if you need further assistance.

I thought your "magig bullet" was a thick piece of pubic flesh?  Discuss.