The triceps, or triceps brachii (Latin for "three-headed muscle of the arm"), is a large muscle on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates. It consists of three parts: the medial, lateral, and long head. [1] . It is the muscle principally responsible for extension of the elbow joint (straightening of the arm).

2024年5月20日 · Learn the most effective triceps exercises to target all three tricep heads and work the muscles from all angles to build strong triceps. Get detailed triceps workout instructions for triceps kickbacks, triceps dips, diamond push-ups, and more.

2023年12月1日 · Learn about the best tricep exercises for the three heads of the triceps, and maximize your triceps muscle growth and strength gain.

2025年3月14日 · The triceps muscle is a main muscle of the upper arm, running from the top of the shoulder to the elbow at the back of the arm. When the triceps muscle contracts (shortens or tightens), it causes the elbow to straighten. The triceps, or triceps brachii, is the large muscle found at the back of the upper arm.

2023年10月11日 · Think of your triceps as the three-headed monster that will make your arms pop. The muscle takes its name from those three heads—the long head, the medial head, and the lateral head—and is...

The triceps brachii is a large, thick muscle on the dorsal part of the upper arm. It often appears as the shape of a horseshoe on the posterior aspect of the arm. The main function of the triceps is the extension of the elbow joint. [1]

2023年10月30日 · Origin, insertion, innervation and functions of the triceps brachii muscle. Triceps brachii is a three-headed (tri - three, cep - head) muscle of the arm. It represents the only constituent of the posterior muscle group of the arm, spanning almost the entire length of …

Pair one with the best chest exercises on Monday, then another with biceps on Friday, and you've got a recipe for a tighter T-shirt. Just don't forget to eat and supplement for growth, too! Why it's on the list: This move—also known as a lying triceps extension—hammers two of the three heads of the triceps: the long and lateral heads.

2024年5月27日 · The triceps brachii, often referred to as the triceps (‘tri’ meaning ‘three’, and ‘cep’ meaning ‘head’), is a large three-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm. Its shape may resemble a horseshoe, especially from the back. The triceps is …

Triceps muscle, any muscle with three heads, or points of origin, particularly the large extensor along the back of the upper arm in humans. It originates just below the socket of the scapula (shoulder blade) and at two distinct areas of the humerus, the bone of the upper arm. It …