1) How many muscles make up the Tricep? 2) Where is the tricep located on the body? Be specific!

3) What is one exercise you can do to strengthen your tricep?

4) What is the primary function of the tricep? Flexion or Extension?

The Tricep contains three muscles.

The triceps, also triceps brachii is a large muscle on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates.

Weighted bench dip. Perform this move slowly.

The main function of the triceps brachii muscle is to extend the forearm at the elbow joint, which means it functions to straighten the arm. Additionally, this muscle functions to pull the upper arm toward the body (adduction) and pull the upper arm backward (extension).

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