Who Should Do?
Those Seeking To Improve Upper Body Strength
Anyone seeking to improve their upper body strength can benefit from incorporating TRX tricep extensions into their training routine. This exercise specifically targets the triceps brachii, a muscle in the upper arm, to discourage muscular imbalances.
Although this exercise primarily targets the triceps brachii, it engages other muscles, such as the upper trapezius and anterior deltoids. This helps build strength in the upper body by targeting a wider range of muscles for more significant improvements.
Increasing upper body strength can provide numerous benefits, like better functional abilities and shoulder mobility.
Lifters Wanting To Improve Muscle Definition
Another redeemable quality of exercise is its capacity to improve strength and muscle definition for a more aesthetic appearance.
Incorporating TRX tricep extensions is one step toward improving muscle definition. Although this exercise targets the triceps brachii, it also utilizes other muscles, such as the anterior deltoids and obliques. This is beneficial for establishing a more muscled and toned aesthetic physique and promoting health.
However, for lifters to improve muscle definition and promote hypertrophy, they must prioritize balanced nutrition and consistent exercise. This will encourage greater gains in muscle growth and aid recovery to enhance progress.
Who Should Not Do?
Those With Injuries In The Elbow
Pain in desk workers has become more prevalent in the general population. Some of the affected areas include the elbows (18.2%), wrists (35.5%), and shoulders (49.6%).
We don’t recommend that anyone with an injury to the elbow perform the TRX tricep extension. This is because of the tension placed on the elbow joint in the extension and flexion of the elbow. If there is a pre-existing injury to this area, it can be further agitated or worsened with exercise.
Anyone With A Wrist Injury
Anyone with a current wrist injury should not perform the TRX tricep extensions. Due to the necessary grip holding the handles of the TRX, this can cause excess strain on the pre-existing injury. There is also movement in the wrist while performing the tricep extensions.
Performing this exercise can put a strain on the affected area. This can raise the risk of worsening the injury and increasing pain. Instead, we advise consulting a medical professional to deter worsening pre-existing injuries.
Benefits Of The TRX Tricep Extension
Tones Muscles
TRX tricep extensions provide many desirable benefits, including toning muscles. By engaging numerous muscle groups, such as the triceps brachii, anterior deltoids, and obliques, this exercise supports muscle growth. Promoting hypertrophy is proactive in developing a more defined and toned physique.
Lifters must first understand that to establish a toned physique and to see desired progress, some factors may hinder results. Specifically, a person’s body fat and muscle mass percentage can drastically hinder or enhance a lifter’s progress. If a lifter’s body fat percentage is too high, it will be hard to note muscle definition hiding underneath the fat.
Many lifters will choose to enter a cutting or bulking phase to reduce body fat or increase muscle mass. We encourage lifters to enforce balanced nutrition and quality exercises to promote muscle tone progress.
Increases Range Of Motion
A healthy range of motion cannot be appropriately supported by weak or tight muscles without raising the risk of injury. By prioritizing exercises like the TRX tricep extension, the triceps brachii can be strengthened to enable better movement quality.
Strengthening the triceps can increase the range of motion in the shoulders and elbows. This is because of their connection to these joints. With improved strength comes better stability, flexibility, and range of motion in the shoulders and elbows for everyday movements.
Builds Strength
Exercises like TRX tricep extensions are beneficial for building strength in the upper body. This exercise incorporates numerous muscles, like the upper traps and triceps brachii, to increase strength in low- or high-frequency training.
Prioritizing muscle strength is crucial for supporting functionality in our daily lives. It can provide ease of movement and reduce injury risk that could otherwise not be available with weak muscles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TRX tricep extension follows the same movement pattern as an overhead extension but with the use of a TRX. Using the TRX, lifters can adjust the body’s lean to increase or reduce intensity. Follow our guide for more information.
Yes, TRX triceps extensions are suitable for hypertrophy as they challenge the muscles to work in the movement pattern. The exercise establishes tension on the triceps brachii and other muscles, like the anterior deltoids, to promote hypertrophy.
The best form for TRX tricep extension would require minimal movement or use of momentum in the exercise. Either would detract from the engagement of the targeted muscle groups and deter desired results.
TRX tricep extensions place a lot of focus on the triceps, which can make the exercise feel harder. The intensity of this exercise can be adjusted by the amount of lean enforced.
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