the Triceps Muscle

Introduction

​The biggest muscle of the upper arm is the triceps, it's an upside down U shaped muscle that extends from your shoulder all the way down to your elbow, and it's one of the most important muscles in the arm. 

Function

​The triceps is made up of three muscles called the long head, lateral head, and medial head. These muscles are mainly responsible for extending the elbow. Triceps also help rotate the forearm and stabilize the shoulder joint. Triceps originate from your shoulder blades and insert into the elbow joint.​

Exercise

​Triceps Extension is the most popular exercise that targets your triceps muscles. You can do it on land and in the pool as well by extending your elbow underwater, using aqua dumbbells or any buoyant, to exert force in that direction. Another exercise which you can do is Triceps Dips on the pool side with your legs submerged in the water. ​

Stretch

Triceps stretch is done by holding one arm straight out and bending the elbow. Then, the other hand grabs the elbow and pull it down towards the floor. Hold for at least 20 seconds. The benefits of stretching your triceps include better flexibility, stronger muscles, more endurance and lower risks of injury.