N=1 / saha deneyi
Triceps Long Head: Overhead vs. Neutral Profile
Deney kodu: EXP.2026.TRI-007 · Durum: completed
Kısa cevap
A 6-week biomechanical protocol evaluating anatomical stretch on the scapular attachment of the triceps brachii long head. Compares overhead extension torque curves to traditional pushdown angles.
Hipotez
Loading the long head in an overhead position (shoulder flexion) exposes it to extreme stretch-mediated hypertrophy, yielding higher localized growth compared to standard neutral pushdowns.
Metodoloji
Overhead cable extension executed on high incline bench positioned facing away from low-pulley stack. Full elbow flexion allowed under tension, ending at RIR 1.
Katılımcılar
Örneklem: N=1 (Individual)
Kontrol değişkenleri
Cable angle, elbow stabilization apparatus, RIR 1 target.
Sonuç
Hypothesis validated: Shoulder flexion dramatically enhanced long head triceps pump and thickness over neutral pushdowns.
Pratik çıkarım
Overhead triceps extensions expose the bi-articular long head to stretch-mediated tension that pushdowns cannot replicate. Allowing 10° external rotation prevents elbow discomfort.