Supported tricep Extension Exercise for Senior Health & Fitness

Video Transcript

"The next thing I’m going to show you is a supported tricep extension. You can do this with or without your hand weight. I want you to go ahead and come up to standing and if you’re near a chair, go ahead and place your hand on the chair. The foot closest to the chair is going to come forward; the foot away from the chair is going to come back. So you’re going to balance yourself right here, bring that arm up by your side and exhale – push straight back, inhale – come in. good, exhale press, inhale come in. so you’re going to keep that arm right up by your side and exhale. Keep your head-neck-and back in one line and make sure you support yourself with that chair. Inhale and exhale. Perfect and exhale. Let’s try to get 12 to 15 of these, and exhale. Make sure your abs are tight and of course you’re going to switch to the opposite side, very good. Perfect, take your time, go really slow. "