This exercise will tone and strengthen the tricep muscle, the back of your upper arm. Action: -Place your right knee and right hand on a bench to stabilize the body.
- Bend over so the entire torso is parallel with the floor.
- With the dumbbell in your left hand, bring the weight up so the elbow is securely against your side and the palm of your hand is toward your body.
- To exercise the tricep, slowly swing the dumbbell behind you and completely extend at the elbow while not allowing the upper arm to move away from your side.
- After the set, switch the dumbbell to the other hand to work the other tricep.
Alternative: - It is all right to bend over without the support of a bench, but you may find the exercise is more difficult to perform if done this way.
Tips:
To ensure proper form, look in the mirror to see that your elbow is stationary against your side, and the extension of the elbow is complete.
