tricep

noun tri·cep \ ˈtrī-ˌsep \

Updated on: 20 Apr 2018

Definition of tricep

: triceps

And the sad fact is that no amount of tricep dips will do anything to remedy the drooping flesh at the back of the arm when it becomes impervious to exercise.
—Jeannine Stein

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Recent Examples of tricep from the Web

After suffering a season-ending triceps injury, Thomas was replaced at left tackle by Spencer Drango.

— terry pluto, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns: What about Josh Allen, how about a left tackle? -- Terry Pluto (photos)," 7 Apr. 2018
Medicine ball triceps Muscle imbalances lead to joint injuries.

— Philly.com, "5 easy exercises you can do from your chair," 27 Mar. 2018
He was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first 10 seasons and played a record 10,363 consecutive snaps before suffering a season-ending triceps injury on Oct. 22.

— jeff potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin officials rave about Joe Thomas as a football player and friend," 14 Mar. 2018
Doing so increases the flow of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood through the body, in addition to toning triceps, biceps and chest muscles.

— Philly.com, "5 easy exercises you can do from your chair," 27 Mar. 2018
Snider slipped off the jacket, revealing a tattoo on his upper tricep.

— chad pergram, Fox News, "Trump's talk with video game execs recalls Senate's concern that rock was possible root of teen problems," 18 Mar. 2018
There are just two moves involved: overhead triceps extensions and triceps push-ups.

— leah prinzivalli, SELF, "The At-Home Triceps Workout Celebrity Trainer Erin Oprea Does in Her Living Room," 14 Mar. 2018
There, nerves that once commanded her hand and forearm—remnants of her amputation—now innervate her biceps and triceps muscles.

— robbie gonzalez, WIRED, "Researchers Restore “Feeling” to Lost Limbs—Kinda," 14 Mar. 2018
Thomas never missed a snap before tearing his left triceps during an Oct. 22 game against Tennessee.

— tom withers, chicagotribune.com, "Joe Thomas retires after 11 seasons with the Browns," 14 Mar. 2018

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