Health and Fitness Tips

Health and Fitness Tips - Fitness Band Overhead Triceps Press:



Starting Position:

· Stand with your legs staggered one in front of the other with knees slightly bent.

· The middle section of the fitness band should be placed under the rear leg.

· Hold a handle in each hand behind your head over your shoulders with a slight bend in the elbows.

· Your palms should be facing each other with thumbs pointing down.



Movement:

· Contracting the triceps muscles, extend your arms, lifting your hands above your head.
Your upper arm should remain stationary throughout the exercise.
Stop when your arms are directly above your head with a slight bend in the elbows and your knuckles are pointing toward the ceiling.

· Slowly return to the starting position.

· Key Points:

· Exhale while extending your arms.

· Inhale while returning to the starting position.

· You may perform this motion using both arms or one arm at a time.

Perform 12-15 repetitions.



Beginners should perform one cycle on three alternate days of the week.

Intermediates should perform two cycles on alternate days of the week and advanced exercisers -- three cycles.

Wait one minute between cycles before repeating.



You still need to perform weight training for your entire body as well as cardiovascular exercise. However, if you incorporate the above specialty arm workout routine, you’ll see some great results.