Tricept workout PART II

SVT32VDOHC · 08-23-2007, 08:22 AM

I don't know if I should love or hate you guys that suggested the "skull crushers"

WOW! I feel the burn today, and it did target the back of the tricep like I wanted!! I did use 60lbs like Al suggested, but I believe I could not use it effectively, I dropped it to 45 and I could do really good reps. I might try 50 next week.

As far as form, I start close grip, almost touch forehead, then extend upward and back down. Is this accurate? The first set I know I did wrong and it hurt my elbows, but the next two I was happy with.

Crazzy_Al · 08-23-2007, 09:15 AM

I'd say that based on what you're saying, you're doing it right. I personally drop the weight to the top of my head, about and inch or two past my hair line, then all the way back up. I do close and wide grip sets.

Tuesday was my bicep/tricep day and most of my tricep sets were in the 125-145lb range. Are you using 45lbs per hand or the 45lb bar? If you're using the bar, I'd say step your weight up and get a spotter just incase. Like I said, you gotta be scared of dropping the weight to build.

But remember, form is everything. Do it right, or don't do it. Just do it bigger.

SVT32VDOHC · 08-23-2007, 09:31 AM

I used 45lbs on a curling bar. I doubt I could do 45lbs in each hand.

I did 3 sets...14 reps. What type of rep and sets should I be doing? I would say with 45lbs on a curling bar, I could have done even more. After a few weeks I know for sure I will safely use 60lbs, I notice gains quick, but yesterday, I wanted to be safe.

LITTLEMAGS · 08-23-2007, 11:08 AM

sounds good...be safe first...get the feel down then go up. Watch those triceps grow.

SVT32VDOHC · 08-23-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LITTLEMAGS

sounds good...be safe first...get the feel down then go up. Watch those triceps grow.

I hope so. I felt really pumped afterwards, and my arms looked HUGE compared to non workout days, and I didn't even touch biceps...I should have, but I was late for dinner with my girl. I hate shorting myself...but somedays I have to.

LITTLEMAGS · 08-23-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT32VDOHC

I hope so. I felt really pumped afterwards, and my arms looked HUGE compared to non workout days, and I didn't even touch biceps...I should have, but I was late for dinner with my girl. I hate shorting myself...but somedays I have to.

HAHAHA....YOU GOT IT! i know many of nights I have cut it short cause the wife was ready to go ...but in the long run I think it helped me NOT overtrain...1hr in the gym is enough.

77sportcompact · 08-23-2007, 03:19 PM

if you want a little twist, try it french style, go down to your head then up and out on an angle. back down 15-20lbs to start