Again giving you knowledge and I want give some variations on exercises like the Reverse grip tricep bar push-down,, where your palms face up (supinated grip) as opposed to the more common pronated grip (palms facing down), offer several benefits for tricep development and overall arm strength:
1. **Target Muscle Variation:** This grip variation places a slightly different emphasis on the tricep muscles, particularly targeting the medial head of the triceps more effectively than the traditional grip.
2. **Increased Forearm Activation:** The reverse grip requires greater involvement of the forearm muscles, which can lead to improved grip strength and forearm development.
3. **Joint Angles:** For some individuals, the reverse grip may be more comfortable on the wrists and elbows, potentially reducing the risk of strain or injury in these areas.
4. **Overcoming Plateaus:** Changing grip style can help overcome training plateaus by challenging the muscles in a new way, which can be crucial for continued muscle growth and strength gains.
5. **Muscle Imbalances:** It can help address muscle imbalances by targeting the triceps and surrounding muscles differently, promoting more balanced arm development.
Incorporating reverse grip tricep bar push-downs into your workout routine can offer a fresh stimulus to the triceps, potentially improving both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your upper arms. However, as with any exercise, proper form and technique are crucial to maximize benefits and minimize the risk of injury.
It’s all about changing the normal up and giving various exercises that can help different individuals- this being said the basics will always work. Food, training and recovery are key to it all.
This isn’t a post for “shocking the muscle” or and instagram influencer exercise it’s giving you another option!!
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