Ouch my Triceps
I worked my triceps 4 days ago and they are still so sore like I’m just now finally able to lift my arms above my head without them hurting a whole lot. It’s been a few weeks since I worked my triceps so I know that is part of it but still. I did extensions, kickbacks, pressdowns, and dips. I did 3 sets of 15 reps at low weight anywhere from 10-15lbs (free weights and machines). I don’t understand why I am so painful. Any tips or ideas? I’m gonna be working on my triceps this week, and this is my heavy weight, low reps week so if I can avoid this amount of soreness I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks 
September 13, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Rest rest rest!! do not hit the triceps again untill the pain is gone. Remeber the growth does not come from what you do in the gym but what you do outside the gym. Next session try 2 to 3 exercises instead of 4 and mix compond movments(close grip bench press,dips) in with isolation movement(extensions,kick backs). I also find ice does wondersfor the pain.
September 13, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Rest rest rest!! do not hit the triceps again untill the pain is gone. Remeber the growth does not come from what you do in the gym but what you do outside the gym. Next session try 2 to 3 exercises instead of 4 and mix compond movments(close grip bench press,dips) in with isolation movement(extensions,kick backs). I also find ice does wondersfor the pain. Let me know how it goes.
September 16, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Rest, hydrate, stretch before and after, don’t do too much when you’ve been taking a break.
Best!
FazerFX