About this video

• Video Title: Exercise Scientist's Top 5 Tricep Exercises
• Channel: Renaissance Periodization
• Speakers: Dr. Mike
• Duration: 13:33

Overview

This video features exercise scientist Dr. Mike, who shares his top five favorite exercises for developing triceps. He explains the benefits and proper technique for each exercise, aiming to help viewers build larger and stronger triceps.

Key takeaways

• EZ-Bar Overhead Extension: This exercise is highly effective due to its stability, ability to generate force, and the significant stretch it provides to the long head of the triceps, engaging all three heads.
• Barbell Skullcrusher: This exercise can be performed with various barbells and emphasizes the importance of elbow positioning for tricep activation. Variations include touching the forehead, nose, chin, or neck for different levels of stretch and intensity. Combining skullcrushers with close-grip presses can further enhance the workout.
• Cable Pushdown: While considered a standard exercise, Dr. Mike suggests variations that maximize the stretch by positioning the body further away from the cable machine and allowing the elbows to move back and up. This method emphasizes tricep engagement over forearm and biceps.
• Single Arm Dumbbell Extension (Behind the Neck): This variation offers a deep stretch and strong mind-muscle connection, with a preference for a neutral grip. It's recommended to use lighter weights for controlled eccentric movements and 10-15 repetitions per arm.
• Low Incline Dumbbell Skullcrusher with Twist: This advanced exercise involves a neutral grip on the way down for a deep stretch, followed by a JM press-style extension on the way up. This technique allows for a greater range of motion and the potential to push past failure.

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To see proper form, I recommend searching for videos or images of the specific exercises mentioned in the transcript:

• EZ-Bar Overhead Extension
• Barbell Skullcrusher
• Cable Pushdown
• Single Arm Dumbbell Extension (Behind the Neck)
• Low Incline Dumbbell Skullcrusher with Twist