Triceps Brachii Medial Head

The triceps brachii, as its name suggests, is a muscle which composes of three heads, situated to the back of the arm. The medial head is the inner region of the triceps brachii, located close to the elbow.

Responsible for the extension of the elbow, the triceps can be stimulated with exercises which incorporate this movement in a variety of ways. It is possible to isolate the triceps with exercises such as the over head triceps extension, or cable triceps extension, furthermore the triceps can be stressed using compound exercises such as the close grip bench press or dips.

When training for muscular size it is often best to train in a rep range of 6-12 repetitions, although there is often much debate on the optimal rep range. It would be advisable to experiment with different ranges to see which suits you.

Triceps medial head courtesy of Fitness Uncovered - Bodybuilding & Fitness

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