Your triceps are elegant machines in\u00a0their own right. It’s a group of three muscles, which connect your arm to your body, and which allow you to push with your hands and extend your elbows.<\/p>\n
But the reason we’re so dedicated to the tricep is that it’s one of the most hard-working muscles in your body. You use it to perform dozens of tasks each day. From brushing your teeth and carrying your child, to opening doors or banging out 50 push-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\n And while arm exercises may not be the most exciting things you can do in the gym, there are a number of benefits in having strong triceps.<\/p>\n Strong triceps make you a stronger person<\/strong><\/p>\n In fact, your strength isn’t measured by the size of your bicep but by the force in your tricep. If you want to push more weight, you need to build stronger triceps.<\/p>\n A strong tricep helps to create the balance needed for a strong bicep. And where you have balanced, strong muscles, you’re less likely to have injuries too.<\/p>\n Plus, a big tricep is what makes your arm muscles look bigger and more defined too!<\/p>\n Here are five personal trainer-approved tricep exercises to include in your training programme.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Tricep push-down<\/strong><\/p>\n Hold the handle with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your body. Start with your arms bent at 90 degrees. Using the tricep, push the handle down toward the floor, stopping just before your arms are completely straight. Pause and then slowly return to the start position.<\/p>\n