I bet you can't wait to feel the summer sun warming your bare shoulders and arms. I know I can't. Ah, but you're worried about that extra bit of jiggle in your upper arms? Never fear—these two quick, easy exercises will strengthen your triceps and help give you arms that you'll dare to bare all summer.
Pick up a resistance band at least 5 feet long, and do these moves three times a week (with a rest day between each workout).
One-Arm Push-Up
A. Lie on left side, with left hand resting on right shoulder. Point right hand fingers toward head, flat on floor in front of chest.
B. Contract abdomen and chest while you push off right hand and lift torso several inches off floor. Slowly lower. Repeat 10 times, then switch sides.
French Press
A. Stand with right foot about 2 feet in front of left (don't lock knees), with the middle of a resistance band under left foot. Grasp ends of band in each hand, and position arms so elbows are bent next to ears and hands are behind head.
B. Slowly extend arms over head, keeping elbows next to ears. Then slowly lower back to starting position. Do 15 reps with right foot forward. Switch legs, then anchor band with right foot, and repeat.
Don't: Let back arch or head or arms fall back.
Pick up a resistance band at least 5 feet long, and do these moves three times a week (with a rest day between each workout).
One-Arm Push-Up
A. Lie on left side, with left hand resting on right shoulder. Point right hand fingers toward head, flat on floor in front of chest.
B. Contract abdomen and chest while you push off right hand and lift torso several inches off floor. Slowly lower. Repeat 10 times, then switch sides.
French Press
A. Stand with right foot about 2 feet in front of left (don't lock knees), with the middle of a resistance band under left foot. Grasp ends of band in each hand, and position arms so elbows are bent next to ears and hands are behind head.B. Slowly extend arms over head, keeping elbows next to ears. Then slowly lower back to starting position. Do 15 reps with right foot forward. Switch legs, then anchor band with right foot, and repeat.
Don't: Let back arch or head or arms fall back.
Last Updated: 12/04/2006 09:54:21
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