Equipment: Dumbbell
- Triceps Exercise Video
- Choose a dumbbell of a weight you will be able to use for 8 to 15 repetitions at a time. I suggest 5 or 10 pounds to start.
- Sit upright on a straight chair or exercise bench. Advanced exercisers may use an exercise ball as a seat for a further challenge.
- Grasp the dumbbell with both hands and hold it straight up, slightly behind your head. The dumbbell should point down to the floor, you are grasping one knobby end with both hands.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head while keeping your upper arms and elbows still, only bending your lower arms.
- Once you have lowered it as far as comfortable, raise it back over your head, exhaling and tightening your abs as you raise it. Raise the dumbbell as far as you can comfortably lift it until your arms are extended.
- Now lower the dumbbell again, slowly, keeping the motion smooth and controlled.
- Inhale when lowering the dumbbell, exhale and tighten the abs when raising it.
- Perform this move slowly and with control to get the best benefits. Going fast doesn't give as many benefits.
- Repeat 8 to 15 times. Rest for 30 to 60 seconds and do 3 sets.
