How to do Triceps Tubing Exercises

Triceps tubing exercises are triceps extensions done with the aid of rubber band tubing. The exercises strengthen the three-headed muscles that cover the back of the upper arm and is responsible for contracting the arm from an extended position in counter-point with the bicep. Strong triceps take pressure off the elbow joint and bicep muscle.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tubing

1. Grip one end of the tubing. Allow the other end of the tubing to lie on the floor.

2. Step on the tubing with the foot opposite the hand gripping the tubing. Bring the other foot forward so the back foot is anchored on the tubing and the front foot is free.

3. Point your elbow upward toward the ceiling.

4. Straighten your arm in a slow, controlled motion. Press your hand up toward the ceiling. Keep your wrist straight to avoid pressure to the wrist and to keep the resistance focused on the triceps.

5. Hold the contraction for a moment.

6. Lower your hand in a slow, controlled motion. Keep your elbow pointed toward the ceiling until you return to your starting position.

Tips & Warnings

• Work all three heads of the triceps in order to fill out the appearance of this tri-headed muscle.
• The triceps work in counter-point to the bicep. The bicep gets much more natural use during the course of a normal day and is usually the stronger muscle on both men and women. Working the triceps equally with the bicep is necessary to balance out the strength between this working pair of muscles, otherwise the bicep is forced to over compensate for weak triceps and is left vulnerable to injury.

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