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How to Work Out Triceps With an Exercise Ball

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Triceps muscles can be very difficult to exercise effectively because so many traditional triceps strengthening routines rely on thorough and complete isolation of the triceps in order to be effective. If you have trouble getting results with your current triceps regimen, then an exercise ball, also called a stability ball, can help. You can do weight-free exercises that increase muscle mass and tone in your triceps area while also benefiting many other areas of your body.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Large exercise ball

    How to Work Out Triceps With an Exercise Ball

  1. Step 1
    This exercise gets harder the further out on your thighs you roll the ball.
     
    This exercise gets harder the further out on your thighs you roll the ball.

    Roll your thighs onto the ball. You can best accomplish this by kneeling in front of the ball and using your hands to pull your body over the ball until you are balanced on your hands and your thighs.

  2. Step 2

    Place your hands under your chest. They should be flat on the ground with your fingers pointing forward. Make sure that they are shoulder width apart.

  3. Step 3

    Bring your elbows close to your body.They should be bent so that they are pointing behind you. Keep them as close to your body as possible throughout the exercise.

  4. Step 4

    Lower yourself toward the floor.Keep your head and neck in line with the rest of your body. Do not allow yourself to bend at the waist. In order to target your triceps, keep your elbows close to you and make sure that they continue to point backward, not outward.

  5. Step 5

    Raise yourself back to a starting position. You can repeat this exercise as many times as you like. If you are replacing a weight routine with the new move, then you should do at least three sets of 10 to 20 repetitions. However, if you are simply adding a series of triceps push ups to your established routine, then you may simply wish to do between 20 and 100 push ups before moving on.

Tips & Warnings
  • Exhale when you lower your body and inhale when you raise it. Many people cannot breathe while they are doing pushups. This can lead to hyperventilation and other serious respiratory problems, so be sure to regulate and control your breathing during this exercise.
  • If your back, elbows or neck begin to hurt, stop doing the exercise and consult a physician. Always notify your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine.
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