Here is my current triceps routine.
Smith machine Triceps Press - 8 reps (4 sets)
Straightbar Pressdowns - 8 Reps (3 sets)
Skull Crushers - 8 Reps (3 sets)
Overhead Dumbbell Estensions - 8 Reps (3 sets)
Rope Pressdown - 8 Reps (3 sets)
Reverse Grip Pressdown - 8 Reps (3 sets)
Bench Dips - 10 Reps (1 set)
I would really like to increase the size of my lacking triceps. Would it be okay to repeat my triceps day? (Of course, with some off days in between) Or would it be better to do different exercises for the second trips day?
Would working out my triceps twice a week help to create a noticeable increase in size?
Any tips are appreciated; I really don't know that much.
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02-28-2011, 11:14 AM #1
Is it okay to work my triceps twice a week instead of once?
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02-28-2011, 11:17 AM #2
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02-28-2011, 11:18 AM #3
That's a lot of sets for one small muscle group. I'd cut out some of the cable stuff and focus on exerting yourself on the free weight stuff.
I wouldn't do a full tricep workout but I have brought up laggin body parts by adding in a few heavy sets. I'd do some cgbp and skull crushers on chest day or something if it gives you enough rest since your tricep day.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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02-28-2011, 11:19 AM #4
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02-28-2011, 11:19 AM #5
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02-28-2011, 11:20 AM #6
20 sets for triceps?? That is insane. What does the rest of your routine look like? At your size you need to focus on the compound moves..squats, deadlifts, bench, overhead press, dips, pull ups, rows, etc. Work on consistently adding more weight to the bar on these lifts and your whole body will grow.
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02-28-2011, 11:23 AM #7
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02-28-2011, 11:41 AM #8
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Be careful about your volume as far as triceps and biceps are concerned. They aren't large muscles (reatively speaking) and are used in virtually all upper body movements. They are worked considerably during presses and pulls, so the addition of 18 set tricep marathons is just adding insult to injury. You're likely overworking them and limiting yourself by the load of volume you're doing. Muscles have to recover (one of the fundamental principles of training), but if you're doing presses one day, triceps another, AND wanting to add a third day, you're definitely not giving them the rest they need.
Focus on compound movements and let the single joint movements come in time. A strong foundation will prove much more beneficial in the end.
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02-28-2011, 02:27 PM #9
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