Question 1

how to lose triceps?

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Muscles and Anatomy: Not sure what you are really asking, but triceps are a very important part of your skeletal musculature.  One would  not want to not have triceps.

Question 2

when do we use our triceps?

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Extend/stabilize arm: The triceps brachii muscle is located on the back of the upper arm, and is responsible for extension of the elbow to straighten the arm.  It opposes the flexion action of the biceps & brachialis muscles. It stabilizes the elbow when the forearm and hand are used for fine movements such as writing. Exercises such as push ups, bench press, & military press work this muscle.

Question 3

how can i get help with with my triceps workout?

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Triceps: Your question is some what vague. Improving, & learning to workout properly is best done with more direct contact.  Your best bet would be to work with a trainer, who can actually educate you, encourage you & insure you are doing exercises correctly. You may find the videos on this site helpful:  http://www.Muscleandstrength.Com/exercises/triceps.Html.

Question 4

what kind of exercises target my triceps and my delts?

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Many: An exercise that involves "pressing" of the arms out, as in extended them out, will target the triceps.  This involves all press downs, push ups and dips.  Military presses, Arnold presses, lateral/front/rear raises all work the shoulders(deltoids).

Question 5

what are some exercises i can do with dumbbells to work my triceps?

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Bent arm extensions: Various positions allow for resisted arm extensions with use of a barbell. You can sit (picture), stand, kneel, or lie flat on a bench to name a few.

Question 6

why do my triceps never hurt after workout! help! could i be doing it wrong?

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This is the time: When working with a trainer invaluable. A trainer can observe you to ensure you have proper form.  If you don't feel it - you may not be working it that hard. Don't have to be in pain for a good workout.

Question 7

what is a good routine of exercises to really shock my triceps into new growth?

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Triceps exercise: Work out in a gym with help of a trainer, as long as do not have a growth or disease in your triceps muscle.

Question 8

what do you suggest if i use to not have this problem but when i do any form of bench prees i only feel it in my triceps..why?

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Try widening grip: Possibly your grip on the bar is too 'narrow',therefore you are working your triceps more than your pecs. Try widening your grip on the bar( w/ a spotter of course) and see if you don't feel more contribution from your pecs.Flys and incline 'barrel' free wt.presses can work your pecs also. Best of Luck!

Question 9

how to tone the triceps?

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Lift: Weights and push ups.

Question 10

can snapping triceps syndrome be fixed?

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Yes.: Snapping triceps is a relativelyuncommoncondition that occurs when the distal portion of the triceps dislocates over the medial or lateral epicondyle of the elbow, during flexion or extension.  Usually the ulnar nerve is involved as well. Avoid activity that aggravates itm (e.g. Pushups & weight lifting) and take nsaids.  If symptoms persist, surgery can help.

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