Well I got on pretty well, I think. I decided to use SCHTEEVIE's routing in his guide to bulking as a base to start off on, however I had a problem with the cable tri extension. My gym didn't seem to have anything similar. I thought about using dumb bells, but hadn't read up enough on the exercise to attempt it.

Anyone have any other ideas to work the triceps that I would be able to do as a completely weak and overweight beginner?

Also, as I am just starting today, I didn't really know what weights to use. Should I be aiming to push my muscles to failure on every set, thus using as much weight as I can cope with, or should I lay off a bit to make sure I can last 3-4 sets?

Thanks to anyone who can be bothered answering my beginners questions!

Al

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Well I got on pretty well, I think. I decided to use SCHTEEVIE's routing in his guide to bulking as a base to start off on, however I had a problem with the cable tri extension. My gym didn't seem to have anything similar. I thought about using dumb bells, but hadn't read up enough on the exercise to attempt it.

Anyone have any other ideas to work the triceps that I would be able to do as a completely weak and overweight beginner?

Also, as I am just starting today, I didn't really know what weights to use. Should I be aiming to push my muscles to failure on every set, thus using as much weight as I can cope with, or should I lay off a bit to make sure I can last 3-4 sets?

Thanks to anyone who can be bothered answering my beginners questions!

Al

Get good form and slowly increase intensity.

As a complete beginner I would focus on form and breathing only. The amount of weight is completely irrelevant just do enough so you can feel it but maintain good form. Form of course being completely subjective but you have to start with some model of form and stick with it until you gain some experience and strength to come up with what form is right for you.

If you focus on the movement, and really concentrate on the effect of the lift on your muscle, then even the lightest weights can have profound effects. :tucool: