tricep

noun tri·cep \ ˈtrī-ˌsep \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 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

In the human body, the bicep and tricep in your forearm are considered antagonistic—as one muscle contracts, the other expands.

— sarah gibbens, National Geographic, "New Hybrid Robot Uses Living Muscles to Move," 30 May 2018
Are tricep stretches necessary in a class where no bike pushups are involved?

— grace dickinson, Philly.com, "Which Philly-area spin studio classes are worth the hype and heavy price tag?," 29 May 2018
Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish landed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with right triceps tendonitis.

— connor grossman, SI.com, "Cubs Place Yu Darvish on Disabled List," 26 May 2018
Use your free weights to perform simple bicep curls or tricep pulls right in your home or office.

— jaclyn london, ms, rd, cdn, Good Housekeeping, "How to Lose Weight Faster, But Safely," 12 Feb. 2018
This time, the team cited right triceps tendinitis that will require an MRI on Tuesday, raising the level of concern even higher regardless of what the Cubs say.

— david haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Arm issue harder to deal with than a head case, so Cubs have right to worry about Yu Darvish's sore triceps," 28 May 2018
The Cubs placed Yu Darvish on the 10-day DL with right triceps tendinitis, continuing a rough season for the righthander.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Gronkowski preps ahead of Belmont Stakes," 27 May 2018
His struggles could have been partly a result of having to deal with right triceps tightness late in the regular season, though Sherfy downplayed that possibility when asked about it this spring.

— richard morin, azcentral, "Diamondbacks right-hander Jimmie Sherfy waiting in the wings at Triple-A Reno," 10 May 2018
That pitch nailed Bradley in the triceps on his right arm at 100 mph.

— jenna west, SI.com, "Aroldis Chapman Hit Jackie Bradley Jr. With This Season's Fastest Pitch," 9 May 2018

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