Sim's Final TRICEPS Routine
WARM-UP (5-7 minutes)
- Cross Trainer / Arm Cycle - 2-3 minutes: Light cardio to warm upper body.
- Arm Swings + Shoulder Circles - 2 rounds: Loosens shoulder joints.
- Dumbbell External Rotations (2.5 kg) - 2x12 each arm: Activates & protects rotator cuff.
- Incline Bench Diamond Push-Ups - 2x10: Activates triceps without stressing front delts.
MAIN TRICEP WORKOUT
1. Cable Bar Pushdown - 3x12
- Grip: Shoulder-width
- Elbows tucked, controlled extension
2. Reverse Grip Bar Pushdown (Light) - 2x10
- Grip: Shoulder-width, palms up
- Emphasizes medial head
3. Rope Pushdown (Cable) - 3x12
- Grip: Neutral
- Split at the bottom, extend fully
4. Dumbbell Kickbacks (Single Arm) - 2-3x12
- Elbow high, full lockout, no swinging
5. Seated Machine Dips (Controlled) - 2x12
- Moderate depth only, avoid deep stretch
6. Rope Overhead Pushback (Safe Version) - 2x12
- Mid-level cable, neutral grip, no leaning
- Light weight only, targets long head gently
Sim's Final TRICEPS Routine
POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY & CARE
- Triceps Wall Stretch - 2x30 sec per side
- Chest Opener Stretch (hands behind back) - 2x30 sec
- Light External Rotations (2.5kg) - 1x15
- Ice Pack / Voltaren Gel - If mild soreness occurs
- Protein + Water - Within 30 mins (20-30g protein recommended)
AVOID (Until Full Shoulder Recovery)
- Skull Crushers
- French Press
- Overhead Extensions (dumbbell/cable/bar)
- Leaning-forward Cable Overhead Extensions
- Floor Diamond Push-Ups
- Parallel Bar Dips