Chest And Triceps Workout In Gym. The bench press is also a strongman movement. For optimal results braun recommends training the triceps and chest muscles two to three times a week.
Training the triceps ahead of chest is also out of the question. The muscles complement each other so it makes. 3 sets 5 reps slow on the positive 5 reps slow on the negative then reps to failure.
In short if you re going to train the chest and triceps together the path to victory lies through straight sets of both chest and triceps exercises.
Still limited use of supersets particularly late in the workout does have a place for advanced lifters which you ll see in the workouts below. Regarding sets and reps it all depends on your goals. 3 sets 5 reps slow on the positive 5 reps slow on the negative then reps to failure. That is do all your chest work and then your triceps exercises.