Triceps/Back of the Upper Arm
Master Series: Overhead Triceps to fill the Tricep Horseshoe
How to Master Overhead Triceps to Fill the Tricep Horseshoe. Overhead triceps, is a great way to shape up your triceps and get rid of flabby arms. Learn the perfect technique with our Master Series: Overhead Triceps. Our step-by-step guide offers expert tips and video demonstrations to help you.
The Master Series focuses in on an exercise and provides you with a step by step process to do the exercise successfully with good technique, know which muscles should be firing, with good safety and get the most out of your time working out.
Q: What is the Tricep Horseshoe?
A: The horseshoe shape of the triceps as seen and explained below.
Tricep Horseshoe
Excellent arm exercise that focuses on the triceps (back of the upper arm). This exercise will target the long head of the triceps over a long range of motion, giving you one important aspect of the horseshoe at the back of your arms. Firm up your arms so they don’t flap when you wave your arms.
Why is Technique Important?
Good technique is crucial for exercise for many reasons. It helps you to prevent injury, ensure you target the intended muscles, allow you to perform the exercise more efficiently and progress the exercise with increased weight and resistance without risking injury. Proper form also helps to prevent imbalances and helps you to maintain a sustainable exercise routine. Mental focus or paying attention to your technique requires concentration. The mind body connection allows for a more fulfilling and enjoyable workout.
- Set the pulley at a low setting to allow full range of motion at the elbow joint
- Grasp the handles with your palms together
- Step away from the pulley with one leg forward for balance
- Extend your arms overhead and lower slowly over 2-3 seconds
- Keep your elbows shoulder width apart and lower your hands below your ears
- Without pause, press the rope upwards and squeeze the triceps at the top, making the muscle burn, pump and fatigue
- Stop one rep before your form changes, leaving one or two reps in the tank
Still want more?
Hopefully, you now feel comfortable and ready to do overhead triceps with authority, knowing the ins and outs of doing them as if you have a personal trainer standing right beside you. See below to check out our other Master Series Exercises.
Do you have further questions on proper technique after reading this and watching the video? If needed, seek guidance from a personal trainer or physical therapist for feedback, and corrections to help you perform exercises safely and effectively. Additionally, practicing proper warm-ups and incorporating mobility exercises into your routine will help with your overall fitness success. Check out our recommended mobility exercises as well.
