Episode 728: Triceps Exercise [Elbow Pain?] . Injury to the Triceps tendon is often cause by a fall on an outstretched hand, direct trauma on the elbow, or lifting against heavy resistance. Most Triceps injuries occur distally at the osseus junction (where the triceps tendon meets the bone). Shown here are 2 exercises that may either be used for Prehab against a tear, end stage rehab for a Triceps tear, or just to help build size and strength of your triceps (which contains the largest surface a