counting down-hope you have been doing some (all!) of these best classic exercises.* when i started with this exercise-the triceps dip, also called the bench dip- i could do maybe 2! triceps make up 66% of the backs of your upper arms. obviously named as there are 3 muscles that make up the triceps, they are especially important when lifting heavy objects. this exercise also works your core-an added benefit. all you need is a strong chair, bench or i even use my coffee table.
all you do is sit on the edge of whatever you are using with your palms on the edge and your fingers hanging down. keeping your arms straight and feeling your weight in your hands lift your hips off of the edge while moving your legs out in front of you. your feet should be flat on the floor making a right angle between your hips and body. while keeping your back straight and your head up lower your body down bending at the elbows without elevating your shoulders. press back up again-not with your legs- until your arms are straight and repeat. you will feel your triceps working!
start slowly and build up your strength and number of reps. as with any exercise if you feel any pain you should stop immediately but a little soreness is to be expected especially when using those muscles that have been waiting around for you to pay attention to them.
*although my blog title is "studio 65 functional fitness for women" and is geared towards women's health and fitness issues many posts, such as those about my ten best classic exercises, and others also apply to men.
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