Exercises for the triceps?

Hey Gang,
Since this new health forum is here, I thought I'd make use of it.

The club I go to has atleast 3 different machines to work your triceps.

I think I have weak elbows cuz even using the smallest amount of weight (10lbs Ekk!!) my elbows feel strained and start aching. It's just umcomfortable no matter which machine I use. My elbows are wussy...

The club has gobs of equipment, so I'm sure there's something I could do that won't hurt the elbows.

Any ideal way (using free weights for example) to exercise the triceps with minimal strain on the elbows?

 

do backwards pushups in a chair. Sit on a chair with your legs angled away. Put your arms at your side and lift your weight up away from the chair



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I just took you some pics but then realized I don't have what I need to put it on my computer so i'll do my best to explain.

Lay flat on your back with 2lbs in each hand. Pick your arms up to the ceiling, bend at the elbows towards your face, make certain to go slow and never bend past 90 degrees. Hold there for a second then bring straight up into the air making sure to focus on your triceps, feel the burn at full extension.

 

Awesome guys! Thanks!
I'll try those the next time I do my arms/shoulders/chest workout (just did them yesterday).

 

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Yes, I just keep my elbows at parallel with my body as opposed to the picture where his are pointed out. I also don't like to go past 90 degrees when coming toward my face. I treat my elbows like my knees I don't put to much strain on them, so I never go past 90.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeI1Fr7FNGM


This is exactly what i usually do on tricep\back days!

 

Push ups and dips. Exercises that will work all your supporting muscles will help strengthen your bows.