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This month, trainer Beth Wilson of Lifestyle Family Fitness shows us how to isolate and firm the triceps with the Dome Push-Up and Tricep Dips. To avoid injury, you should always do a light warm-up and stretch before your workout. Also, remember to keep abdomen tight during both exercises.
Preparation: Movement:
  •  Kneel on the floor, on a mat or other padded surface if necessary.
  • Place the hands on the sides of the dome, keeping the arms fully extended and the fingertips facing down.
  • Adjust body positioning so that the chest and shoulders are aligned over the center of the dome.
  • Tuck the toes under and straighten the legs so that the body is in an extended plank position.
  • Slowly flex the elbows, lowering the chest toward the center of the dome.
  • Allow the elbows to open to the sides so that the shoulders move through horizontal abduction.
  • Maintain an aligned position from the ankles through the ears.
  • Pause at the bottom of the movement, then slowly extend the elbows and press back up to the starting position.
  • Perform eight to 20 repetitions to fatigue, adjusting the reps based on overall workout time and goals.
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