Kickback and Relax: The Triceps
Who doesn’t love the look of toned arms!? I know I do, and the triceps is a major contributor to this sleek yet strong look. And the cool thing is there are so many exercises to strengthen them; Tricep kickbacks, French Press, using cables there is the Tricep Pull Down, Dips on a bench, or the TRX Tricep Extension. Our Triceps are the three (hence, tri) muscles in the back of our arm (last month’s blog was on the biceps, the two muscles in the front of our arm).
So which move are we focusing on this month? Kickbacks,baby! Grab 5 – 8lbs weights depending on how experienced you are. If you are unsure, then start with 5lbs. Kickbacks require shoulder stabilization, so lower weight is better to start.
The exercise: Tricep Kickbacks
A squat stance is fine and working both arms at the same time is also fine, however I will describe a staggered stance and single arm approach.
- Stand with your feet staggered, right in front of left
- Bend forward to rest your right arm on your right thigh
- With the weight in your left hand, extend your shoulder back, with your arm bent
- Elbow is higher than your torso, extend your elbow and engage your tricep
- Keeping your shoulder stabilized, bend your elbow back and extend again
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps
The exercise: Tricep Kickbacks
A squat stance is fine and working both arms at the same time is also fine, however I will describe a staggered stance and single arm approach.
- Stand with your feet staggered, right in front of left
- Bend forward to rest your right arm on your right thigh
- With the weight in your left hand, extend your shoulder back, with your arm bent
- Elbow is higher than your torso, extend your elbow and engage your tricep
- Keeping your shoulder stabilized, bend your elbow back and extend again
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps
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