If there is a weakness in your triceps, it will probably manifest itself when you are doing bench press. One of the most common reasons for a weak bench press is a triceps muscle that is relatively weak when compared to the deltoids and pectorals.

Also, with so many people obsessed only with their biceps, many people tend to develop a muscle imbalance between the biceps and triceps which is not only unsightly but is also dangerous, as these kind of imbalances tend to lead to muscle tears.

Fortunately, we can remedy these issues!

First, make sure that you ARE doing enough "Push" movements. Moves like the Bench Press, the Incline Press, and the Machine Press are all excellent movements for working your triceps. In fact, in many ways they are better movements than isolation movements like the tricep pressdown. Also consider adding some sets of close-grip bench press to your routine

Second, make sure that your form is good when you do tricep pressdowns. Your elbows should be locked at your sides and your back should remain straight. If your back moves during the lift then you are using leverage to move the bar. Also, do not lean over the pressdown bar, as this uses body weight to make the move easier.

Third, when you do any tricep movement, make sure that your arm is fully extended at the bottom and fully contracted at the top, so that your triceps are worked through their entire range of motion. If you don't do this, no amount of work will ever bring up your triceps. Do not get into the trap of keeping your arms at a 90 degree angle and just moving your shoulders, this does NOT work the triceps at all!

Finally, you may want to add some additional tricep movements to your routine. You could add an extra set of skull crushers, for example. Don't add too many extra sets, however, as this leads to overtraining.

Good luck!

Article courtesy of www.mogulnethealth.com