The BEST Exercises For Bigger Triceps

Learn how to maximize your tricep gains by understanding the importance of the long head and how to target it with both overhead extensions and cable kickbacks.

[@randyorton393]

What a professional,nice one Jeff

[@CrabbitKingdom]

1.4k likes and no replies? Lemme fix that

[@hiteshk1001]

Long head IS the only head.

[@randyorton393]

@@CrabbitKingdom how kind of u bro😀

[@ibrohiem]

He's an Academic when it comes to lifting, so he has scientific papers to back him up.

[@messikis9828]

@@CrabbitKingdomno dad? Fix that

[@pokematt8182]

These 2 are probably my favourite fitness influencers out there out of like 10000s

[@DanielCrossBoss]

I though I was your favorite

[@pokematt8182]

@@DanielCrossBoss buddy you’re built like Oscar Proud

[@pepinochavez95]

Facts

[@Shdv1]

Who's the second guy?

[@pepinochavez95]

Will Tennyson He makes some good content man. Pretty entertaining and educational too.

[@reginaldhuckstable9797]

Jeff is by farrrr my favorite fitness trainer. He is incredibly knowledgeable, jacked, and gives so much info away for free it’s mind boggling.

[@plastikaaa]

Only weak point small nipples

[@spartacus1414]

Sulek is my fav but yeah Jeff is definitely the best

[@Usario321]

@@spartacus1414Sulek is literally the opposite of Jeff lmao

[@davidcem3853]

​@spartacus1414 I love sulek too but he's basically gym bro vs science

[@br3wski]

Look up Dr Mike israetel. You’ll have another favorite. And I feel they go over topics in different ways as well which is useful

[@Miki-li9op]

Thank you Jeff for not using the 1 word at a time subtitles

[@ChapatiMan]

And not highlighting random words

[@peterk.2108]

Or the cringey sigma music

[@EmptyHavok]

I don't even know how those are done, maybe AI cause single words take way longer to subtitle. Anyway

[@aboveaura4817]

Ezbar skullcrushers and RDL are the only exercises that have given me soreness each time in the respective target muscles for 4 years of training.

[@ARandomShitposter]

Any variation of Skullcrushers fuck my elbows

[@user-ge3qe7rq1w]

Rdl? How?

[@Sagi____]

@@user-ge3qe7rq1w Insane stretch on the hams and glutes

[@Verziroo]

@@ARandomShitposterDo pushdowns beforehand to warm up the elbows. Don’t just go straight into heavy skullcrushers

[@ARandomShitposter]

@@Verziroo I tried for 2reps without weight 1 time and i fucked up my elbows it took 3 months to recover from the injury i prefer dips,pushdowns and overhead extensions

[@MichaelIhde69]

Using his arm as a visual aid for the long head contraction really hit it home for me, definitely going to do some overhead extensions next tricep day because of this 👌

[@vrth0mas]

I just started incorporating overhead overhead tricep extensions with a rope grip 2 weeks ago as accessories for Stronglifts (newbie here). Noticing results in 2 weeks is fucking nuts, did not expect that at all.

[@lennertcornette]

I though it was a standard exercise actually, thought everyone was doing it already.

[@pizzaloco]

Studies on this actually showed that medial and lateral heads of the triceps grew more with overhead extensions, and long head grew more with extensions in shoulder extension - its fully shortened position. This is due to the long heads leverage being very poor when fully stretched, so the muscles with greater leverage will contribute more. Jeff has a tendency to just copy what other people say, specifically “more stretch = more growth.” There’s more nuance to it than that, only certain muscles grow better in stretched position due to their length-tension relationship (e.g calves).

[@User1245..]

Correct. The long head has leverage to extend the shoulder in high degrees of humeral elevation, but not the elbow (so the overhead tricep extension doesn’t make sense to train the long head, however a pullover would). And I completely agree. Stretch mediated hypertrophy has been grossly oversimplified to “everything grows better at long lengths.” I wish ppl would try to understand operating sarcomere lengths and passive tension.

[@pizzaloco]

@@User1245.. bang on, at least it’s a relatively benign training trend. Lots of people are focusing on deep stretch, good control and training close to failure these days which is certainly a step in the right direction from plate squeezes and cross-body machine presses..

[@User1245..]

@@pizzaloco exactly. I’m just wondering what’s next

[@parthmishra5942]

Tl:dr ?

[@User1245..]

@@parthmishra5942tl:dr = in high degrees of shoulder flexion, the long head has more leverage to extend the shoulder, not the elbow (that would be lateral/medial heads). TL:DR of the TL:DR = the overhead extension works the lateral and medial heads, not the long head of the triceps.

[@nonoasailo9690]

Respect someone who is always willing to learn. Equals, progression.

[@BrayanSaenz-su4ne]

Skull crushers to Diamond push up superset

[@jusgare]

As a physical therapist assistant who loves anatomy - yes! Tricep kickbacks puts the long head into “active insufficiency,” which basically means a multi-joint muscle (long head of the triceps, long head of biceps, hamstrings, etc.), is shortened over both joints it crosses, which makes it contract and work less efficiently than if it wasn’t shortened. A cool way to test this is to try and do a hamstring curl with the hip fully extended vs. having a bit of hip flexion in there

[@Melkrek]

Yeah I thought the same thing. I'm not sure why you would look for a peak contraction when the muscle is weaker in the kickback. Neither the kickback or the overhead extension matches well with the muscles strength curve.

[@freekeur4770]

everything explained very clearly in a minute. Quality content right there.

[@yellowg00se]

Jeff using the visual for the long head was great teaching skills Bro is one hell of a teacher

[@powersfoshow]

I think this is why dips are so effective and efficient.

[@Keiiluminati]

Facts. Weighed Dips might be my favorite tricep exercise

[@tyrekwalls2230]

Exactly

[@adithya444]

Try cobra pushups

[@AyKrax]

Do you mean Machine Dips or Bodyweight/Weighted Dips? If ur talking abt the 2nd has it ever messed with ur Shoulders and if it has is there a way to fix it

[@b1kdmnd]

@@AyKrax use a wider dip bar. I have the same issue if the position of my hands is too close to my body

[@mumbles11111]

Brilliant tip thanks for another one Jeff🏆

[@sarahomalley6184]

dude your shorts are the BEST. love your content man.

[@scatman1009]

Skullcrusher superset with close grip benchpress for me.

[@Stoicmang]

If will listen to this guy… he’s legit 💯

[@Waffle_Haus]

Literally just did these in the gym and my tris are pumped!

[@Xeranx]

Visual breakdowns of whys and how's are great. Thanks for this.

[@phillipthomas3520]

Ben really knows his stuff

[@vahid6418]

Your videos are the best online , please make more !

[@emilianofagundez3080]

The longer the head the better! Got it

[@jeremy4600]

This was awesome to learn

[@ORIGINALwhatnow]

This is the only workout that sets my triceps on fire

[@devonspain620]

I like this dude hes a better couch then most people on here

[@misk429]

Jeff nippard is also my favorite online couch

[@richardp2121]

well explained👍🏽

[@chadskiles4396]

Jeff is amazing in the way he explains things! Thank you Jeff!

[@UrMomOwesMeMoney]

This channel has genuinely improved my health so much 🙏🏼

[@dravin2073]

looking pretty jacked in that profile pic

[@flake8382]

FAX! I never knew I could look and FEEL this good! Jeff and Will make this easy!

[@RowdyChicken]

Over head extensions are underrated asf, I do them every triceps day ❤

[@bradenmoser2634]

I love this. What a great way to educate your viewers by adding context on the isolated muscle and the two most effective ways to target stretch and contraction.

[@renegadeatherton8058]

I always struggled with overhead because I'd find my lats activating as my arms moved. I've found that thinking about the motion of your hands moving upward rather than the bending and straightening your elbow helps with this.

[@WilsonAbrego]

Lower the weight and concentrate on the contraction of the muscle.

[@NadJebrone]

Guy actually looks natural. Reminds me of the old school bodybuilders in the black and white photos with mustachios.

[@ThomasAlan47]

This is so true!! Find the stretch position for each isolated muscle and if you feel the stretch work out in that position.

[@FitLabb]

💯 correct! I typically include overhead triceps press and a second overhead triceps exercise of some variant in every triceps workout for this exact reason in conjunction with other non-overhead triceps movements. 💪💪

[@groudonfanatic9146]

I started doing a variation of overhead cable tricep extensions, and holy cow. Combining it with one arm rope tricep kick backs has made both of my triceps explode. I took a look an actual look for this first time after a month and a half of training them, I’ve never made such insane progress with them before.

[@chancestonshafer5759]

After two years of lifting I never knew this one. Thank you so much for sharing the treasure

[@Miguel_man]

Tri kickbacks have always been a favorite tricep arm workout. Superset with some curls of course

[@muspelling]

Im skinny and tall, started at the gym a month ago. I watched one video of yours and from day one Im going with those triceps exercises. 2 sets each only. I already see a difference. I can also fill sleeves that were quite loose before. Thanks.

[@ewansihaosahenrumwen6642]

Nice explanation!!!! Doing both simultaneously on my next triceps day🔥🔥🔥

[@RyGuy98_]

Bro is a new age Mike Mentzer with all the sciene! Here for it! 💪🏻

[@ce017]

This makes sense and isn't overly complex. ty, I'm going to start doing overhead

[@HustleRight-LF]

I've always watched your videos but this break down just earned you a sub, keep doing these short form informationals!

[@peanutbutteronmyguitar7005]

Love your shortform content. A lot of info in short format

[@mattkunselman1336]

Rope attachment with overhead extensions is SOOO much better than the straight or ez bar. Better motion without being stagnant

[@juliogarza6634]

He'll ya brother, thanks for the knowledge

[@alitoumi9050]

Bros literally a mini pekka

[@ruckahh5280]

Bruh lol

[@Jimmytakala]

Bro wtf u yapping

[@aldrinantony4145]

pancakes

[@Zhihko]

The more stretch a muscle is, the more force it produce

[@repo636]

Great way to break it down Jeff

[@IssRise]

What a Fighter Looks, One is like Superman , other looks like a Beast build

[@khaledMohamed-tp4wx]

Crazy back. Nice work

[@HeisLeg3nd]

I never thought these did much. I love tricep stuff, and started this recently and holy crap. I was wrong and so happy to be bc it’s an amazing workout and feels great, leaves me insanely sore too which I dig.

[@kyledevore871]

Overhead to a superset triceps push down. Works wonders

[@yardz876]

Dips and OHPs will blow these up.

[@seanregan4383]

Strong man

[@pooblock4092]

head professional

[@elieatallah2842]

Lateral and medial tricep heads have better leverage at extending the elbow in an overhead position, the triceps LONG head have leverage to extend the shoulder in that position… and has best leverage to extend the elbow at 0 degrees. It was a total shock once I learned that Jeff doesn’t know how to analyze research and data properly, but rather make impressive content that’s flashy/clickbaity that generates numbers… GG to the industry

[@ConorF727]

Yep. Jeff is just another charlatan unfortunately.

[@Alek11158]

Exactly, this short is 100% wrong - long Head is stretched here but no mechanical tension is put on it.

[@eskatepeti1149]

Hope he reacts

[@User1245..]

@@Alek11158it can do shoulder extension in overhead position, but not elbow extension which is why what he is saying to do as an overhead exercise to work the long head is funny

[@mark_mayers]

Nice job copy and pasting Paul Carter!

[@epictetuscasanova]

Jeff, you are the man

[@cubicalgee]

This info is GOLD!!

[@Bmcallister41]

Great teacher.

[@limitlesspotential9173]

Perfect timing. Push day tomorrow.

[@MarioSilva-ju5tg]

Great explanation, thank you.

[@lee84]

That’s great information 💯

[@Scott-fy7fm]

Triceps are my favorite muscle to workout, I definitely engage in overtraining almost every time I train them

[@danielvox]

Wow, 1000000% helpful and to the point. Starting this tomorrow! I like when people explain the why(s) vs ( do this to get this ) yeah but why? Perfection!

[@yoyosha3384]

This the kind of person I need hugs from

[@carlosmillanperez5912]

Great !🎉

[@xycan8734]

This guy knows his stuff

[@livintolearn7053]

"You'll feel it getting way harder"

[@MPolo92]

this video is golden

[@fila650]

I agree man when I do this the triceps just get that hella stress

[@pixo9233]

Do a biceps video like this one 🔥🔥🔥

[@kiduseyirdaw374]

Dayuuumm ! Niioocce ! Hemdelelal !

[@mahendrarathore360]

Jack is good trainer

[@drjaisonchacha]

Great video

[@jordanfeldman8962]

Dumbbell pullovers nail it too

[@Nastybeastdude2070]

I like overhead, kickbacks and rope extensions, feels like it’s hitting everything perfectly that way and I get a juiiiiicy pump

[@geort45]

didn't think very deep about it before but yeah I experienced a much better stretch and burn when I did these...

[@user-ff1ez5sy5h]

this dude. science!

[@zackstryker1705]

Fantastic clip

[@bobbygreene5160]

Great stuff man

[@shad3115]

Gonna need a tier for tricep and biceps bro because my arm days are very boring

[@01jae]

Added to the next push day✅

[@JB-vx6py]

Nothing better than long head.

[@Willlustrates]

Dang, thanks Jeff!!

[@zclan4130]

A variation of skull crushers hits the long head perfectly

[@The_Bread_Mann]

i can see muscles i never thought existed

[@austinhowley3907]

Jeff being surprised by how big wills triceps are was very nice

[@chobochobobulo893]

HEAD IS IMPORTANT

[@christianborel3626]

Some time I wish I was this short

[@carrystyles9379]

“ahhhh idk…” very NICE

[@JoschC]

I totally forgot about kickbacks gonna start doing them more!

[@JosephMiller-ov5ur]

Bro is the most like optimal gym goer of all time

[@Jrod32391]

Skull crushers, dips and rope full downs for the win

[@rickypedia999]

Tomorrow's my first "weak points and arms" day since starting the new routine, so this was fun to see after reviewing what tomorrow's stuff looks like

[@Thiccems_Mcgee]

Jeff, Jesse, Will and Sam are CARRYING the community 😭

[@incogneeto2418]

Fam you can stick to nippard/israetel. Will for entertainment. The rest are just noise, you don't need to consume all the content in the world, they are not your friends, they're just making money

[@SeanCrafton]

The amount of head jokes Will had to resist must have been epic

[@andrewluk4327]

Professor Nippard just explained active and passive insufficiency way better than my kine 305 professor

[@mrt5017]

Very cool

[@Shane_Screams]

Need more Jeff and Will content

[@trufan7358]

We now know, from research, that the stretch under load is more beneficial for hypertrophy than peak contraction. With that in mind, overhead seems like the better form.