Triceps dumbbells
Exercises for the triceps with dumbbells
The triceps brachii has its main function in the extension of the arm. With the fixed origin extending the arm produces an abduction. With the fixed insert it moves the body away from the hand.
To properly exercise the triceps we have to perform several exercises or routines, for example doing triceps with arm extension above the head, as the first exercise and as the second triceps with extension of the arm from behind stretched. In order to work the three portions of the triceps, vastus external and internal and the long head.
The antagonist muscle of the triceps is the biceps. In all bodybuilding routines there must be a correct proportion of the work of the agonist and antagonist muscles in order to avoid future injuries due to weakness or shortening of one of them. Usually the triceps. Nor can we forget the important function of the deltoid, a strong and flexible shoulder is essential to be able to perform triceps exercises correctly.
The triceps is considered a muscle by some authors as a support muscle, that is, it helps to maintain posture. The triceps prevents when we are walking or standing static that the elbow is fully extended. These same authors recommend emphasizing a special flexibility work for the supporting or postural muscles, in this case the triceps brachii.
The triceps in sports
The main motor triceps of the arm extension is important in all throwing sports from basketball to track and field to baseball. In swimming, especially in the backstroke, butterfly and crawl, its function of extension of the arm is essential.
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