{"id":3679,"date":"2021-01-29T19:43:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T14:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=3679"},"modified":"2022-09-19T00:40:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T19:10:46","slug":"isometric-tricep-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isometric-tricep-exercises","title":{"rendered":"Isometric Tricep exercises: How-to, Benefits & Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you want to regain, maximize or maintain triceps strength, you can try isometric tricep exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isometric exercises are a type of movement that involves contracting the muscles without changing their length (no eccentric and concentric movement). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They keep your muscles under constant tension for a set period of time without moving your muscle or joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dip hold is a good example of an isometric triceps exercise where you keep your arms in an extended position for a set amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isometric training<\/a> is suitable for all fitness levels, especially for those who want to integrate a different kind of workout into their workout regime<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Best Isometric Tricep Exercises for Strength and Mobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tricep is the largest upper arm muscle that has three heads, the long, medial, and lateral heads. To bolster and sculpt these muscles, you need to perform various exercises, including the isometric workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do isometric triceps exercises using your own body weight or holding weights, depending on your goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I’ve shared various isometric exercises for triceps to help you build strength and grow muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Triangle Push-up Hold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Exercise Level<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Medium<\/td><\/tr>
Goal<\/strong><\/td>Build Strength<\/td><\/tr>
Equipment<\/strong><\/td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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The triangle pushup is an excellent exercise for strengthening and toning tricep muscles. It activates all three heads of the triceps, the long, lateral, and medial head – a study<\/a> published by the American Council of Exercise (ACE) demonstrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing about this exercise is that it requires no equipment; you can do it anywhere and anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also do this exercise if you want to strengthen your abdominal muscle<\/a> because it requires you to hold yourself into the high plank position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Get on all fours, place your hands in a triangle shape, extend your legs behind, and get into the up position of a pushup.<\/li>
  2. Bending your elbows, lower your torso until your chest is close to the floor.<\/li>
  3. Push back until your arms are entirely extended.<\/li>
  4. Contracting your triceps, hold in this position for 5 to 10 seconds and then repeat.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Suggested reps and sets:<\/strong> 5 reps of 10 seconds hold x 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Triceps Towel Stretch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Exercise Level<\/strong><\/td>Easy<\/td><\/tr>
    Goal<\/strong><\/td>Regain Strength<\/td><\/tr>
    Equipment<\/strong> Needed<\/strong><\/td>Towel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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