The triceps muscle crosses two major joints in the body -- the elbow and the shoulder. It's a critical component of upper body biomechanics and is involved in almost every arm movement that exists.

For fitness-minded folks, muscle testing can sound pretty intriguing. But it turns out that it has little to do with fitness...or even muscles. On a basic level, muscle testing looks at a muscle and ...

Pain in the triceps most often occurs due to triceps tendonitis. Other possible causes include triceps tears and snapping triceps syndrome. Treatments can depend on the cause. The triceps muscle is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Without realizing it, you rely on your triceps to do many things on a regular basis—lifting bags, writing, moving furniture, ...

For years, triceps pushdowns have been considered the gold standard for isolating the triceps in fitness and strength-training routines. They’re easy to perform, joint-friendly, and widely used in ...

Push-ups remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to measure upper-body strength, muscular endurance, and overall fitness.

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...