Hands up if tricep workouts are fairly low down your list of priorities at the moment? In the general melee of things that take top priority in your workout routine, it's no surprise that your triceps are often forgotten in favour of robust leg days or full body sessions.
That said, we'd like to make the case for adding more tricep-focused moves into your routine. Why? Well, while they certainly don’t have to make up the bulk of your programme, tricep exercises should be present in some form, according to the experts we spoke to for this piece. As this 2018 study highlights, exercise programmes or workout routines that use free weights and resistance training helped to improve tricep strength in adults by up to 111%. Plus, exercising with weights can help to improve bone density, build muscle tissue and prevent injury – all of which are important for our overall health.
