Triceps Elasticity Exercises ... Developing the Arm's Posterior Compartment!
Strong and developed Triceps complete the "strong arm" look and functionality, and they are the second half of achieving proper fitness training conditioning for the arm. The Biceps are the other half. We'll be focusing on this posterior area in this section. Remember, while many exercises benefit the surrounding muscles groups simultaneously, the triceps brachii is our primary focus.
The exercises are broken down into three sections or types, each with a different focus: Resistance, Elasticity and Aerobics. Visit each link on the TEAM U site to view all three areas of focus. Try each in their simplistic form, and then increase difficulty as you improve your form and technique. Remember ... HAVE FUN!
Elasticity Exercises:
Light Weight Dumbbell Reverse Extensions
Select a pair of light weight dumbbells. Increase the weight slightly as your strength increases, but remember that heavy lifting is not the intent here. Standing straight, feet shoulder width apart. Bend forward at the waist about 45 degrees, and lower your hips and butt into a "ready to sit" type of position. Begin with elbows bent and at the height of your back. Your hands should be gripping the dumbbells and holding them almost in at your sides. Now, SLOWLY extend your arm out straight behind you, uncurling the arm as you go. The weights should go up to height that is slightly higher than your back. Finish the rep by returning your arms and the dumbbells to the starting position. The emphasis is on the slow stretch of the targeted muscle. Pause and hold at the full outstretched position for greater emphasis!
It is extremely important to go SLOW and FEEL the stretch!
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