Old Forum Question about bench press and triceps exercise

[john maniaci]

I read an article about powerlifting  a long time ago (just recently thought about it today) that when you are bench press heavy for strength. That “high reps” triceps extensions is a great assistant exercise. Is there any truth to this or not?

 

[Steve Freides]

John, whatever addresses your weaknesses will be a great assistance exercise.  If your triceps are what's holding you back in the BP, then by all mean, go for a hypertrophy-focused triceps assistance exercise.

-S-

 

[opadilla]

Tricep extensions...that would be #3 on Jim Wendler's list of "6 Mistakes I Made - So You Don't Have To".   He knows a thing or two about powerlifting.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/6_mistakes_i_made_so_you_dont_have_to&cr=

 

[RussellPeele]

high rep tricep extensions tend to be best used in a superjoints fashion --very low resistance, intended to keep the tricep tendon healthy so that you can do more productive exercises (heavy close grip bench press) more frequently.

if you're going to bench, here's your video primer. must watch, but not at work!

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