TRICEPS

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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1537, Messages: 27037

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JFOLEY27 Posts: 5 Joined: 2002/08/05	2002/08/06, 05:23 PM I HAVE QUESTION ABOUT THE TRICEP MUSCLE? WHAT DOES THE MUSCLE DO TO HELP SOME ONE IN EVERY DAY LIFE

rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/08/06, 05:39 PM Welcome to ft! You ask a very odd question. I would have to say that most of your arm strength probably comes from your triceps. In sports (I'll use tennis as an example), the shoulders and triceps are used heavily when swinging the racquet. -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2002/08/06, 05:46 PM your tricep makes up over 2/3 of your upper arm mass and strength. in regards to "everyday function," the tricep is what allows you to extend your arm and keep it straight, while it also allows you to push something away. hope that helps......... -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/07, 12:15 AM And it makes you look good. I love a well defined tricep. -------------- Lisa
Jingo8 Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/07/22	2002/08/07, 05:35 AM Uses in every day life? When your car breaks down and you have to push... =)