How many sets do YOU use for Triceps..and if possible,post your routine...
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View Poll Results: How Many Sets?
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5 or lower
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6
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13 9.56%
Thread: How Many Sets For Triceps?
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05-22-2002, 08:14 AM #1
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05-22-2002, 08:16 AM #2
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05-22-2002, 08:34 AM #3
I exclusively work triceps usually only once a week and do 9-12 sets for them. Any combination of PushDowns, overhead extensions, Rope Push downs, the Tricep Machine, Close Grip Bench, Bench Dips, and Skullcrushers. I usually do them as part of an arms workout and if im feeling good ill do a couple with Chest or Shoulders. I tend to get a good burn whenever im doing chest and a slight burn when im doing shoulders anyway
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05-22-2002, 08:38 AM #4
I used to do 12 sets for triceps, but i felt like i could get rid of many sets and concentrate on form and intensity through 6 sets.
I also restrict my triceps exercises to compound movements : skullcrushers, close grip press, dips"Everything would have been geared for making my body able to withstand another small dose of iron on the bar for each exercise every week or two, even if it was just a few ounces. " -Stuart McRobert.
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05-22-2002, 08:45 AM #5Originally posted by CyberGod
I used to do 12 sets for triceps, but i felt like i could get rid of many sets and concentrate on form and intensity through 6 sets.
I also restrict my triceps exercises to compound movements : skullcrushers, close grip press, dips
Just Curious- do you think that Tricep cables and machines aren't that great??Whatever path you take in life or whatever decisions you make, have no regrets because they will forever make you unhappy.
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05-22-2002, 08:52 AM #6
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05-22-2002, 10:05 AM #7
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05-22-2002, 10:08 AM #8
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05-22-2002, 10:18 AM #9
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05-22-2002, 10:46 AM #10
I generally don't do direct triceps work on a week-to-week basis as I find they grow enough from heavy pressing for chest and shoulders. If I do work triceps, it's never more than two exercises, two sets each (not including warm-up sets). All sets are taken beyond failure w/ forced reps, partials, drop sets, etc. Peace!
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05-22-2002, 11:35 AM #11
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05-22-2002, 04:55 PM #12Originally posted by TommyTuret
Just Curious- do you think that Tricep cables and machines aren't that great??
I personally find that some cable machine can give you a GREAT pump, but since my arm workout is the same day as my shoulder day, I need less sets (can't stay more than 1 hour in the gym!!!) that recruit the more possible muscle fibers."Everything would have been geared for making my body able to withstand another small dose of iron on the bar for each exercise every week or two, even if it was just a few ounces. " -Stuart McRobert.
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05-22-2002, 04:59 PM #13
11-12,occasionally more, depending on the exercises, when i start with heavy overhead extensions, i usually cant do more then 11 sets.
some visual aid, daugs..
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05-22-2002, 05:03 PM #14
When I'm working on loosing weight (like right now) I do the Body for Life method.
1 set 12,10, 8, 6, 12
1 set 12
Dips then pushdowns alternate every three weeks with skullcrushers and reverse grip pushdowns
Trying to gain mass around 12-15 (I've only been doing this a year or so. Haven't quite found my groove yet)Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground
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05-22-2002, 05:45 PM #15
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05-22-2002, 08:25 PM #16
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05-22-2002, 09:11 PM #17
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05-23-2002, 08:05 AM #18
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05-23-2002, 09:07 PM #19I generally don't do direct triceps work on a week-to-week basis as I find they grow enough from heavy pressing for chest and shoulders. If I do work triceps, it's never more than two exercises, two sets each (not including warm-up sets). All sets are taken beyond failure w/ forced reps, partials, drop sets, etc. Peace!
I do 4 sets, skullcrushers and pressdowns. Total 20-24 reps per week. They're sore as ****, not that that means anything..-- please note: skipole's physique is currently under construction. please check back later. --
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05-24-2002, 05:42 AM #20
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05-24-2002, 12:38 PM #21
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06-23-2002, 09:05 AM #22
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06-23-2002, 10:41 AM #23
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06-23-2002, 01:19 PM #24
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