7 Best Medial Head Triceps Exercises to Get Bigger Arms

Shapeinsider
1 min readFeb 2, 2023

The medial head of the triceps muscle is one of the three heads that make up the triceps muscle and can be targeted through specific exercises. Here are some of the best exercises for building the medial head of the triceps:

Medial Head Triceps Exercises
  1. Close Grip Bench Press: A classic exercise for the triceps, it involves lying on a bench with your hands close together on the barbell.

2. Diamond Push-Ups: A bodyweight exercise that involves positioning your hands to close together, forming a diamond shape with your index fingers and thumbs.

3. Overhead Dumbbell Extension: This exercise involves holding a dumbbell overhead and extending your arm straight, with your elbow pointing up.

4. Skull Crushers: A tricep extension exercise that involves lying on a bench and lowering a barbell toward your forehead.

5. Cable Overhead Extension: This exercise involves using a cable machine to perform an overhead extension, with your arms extended overhead and the cable pulling down.

Remember to use proper form and progress gradually, with an emphasis on working the triceps through their full range of motion. Incorporate these exercises into a comprehensive strength training program for best results.

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