Triceps Extension Exercises for Pregnant Women

Video Transcript

"The next exercise we’re going to do is triceps extensions, again seated or standing and I’ll demonstrate both ways. Go ahead and grab your dumbbells and you’re going to place your feet firmly on the floor, abs are tight, arms are going to come down in front of you and tilt forward, only as much as you can whatever is comfortable for you. You may have to do this standing after about 5 months. Go ahead and bring your arms up by your side, keeping the head-neck and back in one line, you’re going to press straight up behind you and inhale as you come back in. exhale press, inhale come back in. good exhale extend, inhale back in. perfect. Again you’re going to extend completely, but you’re not going to lock your elbow. If this is too difficult as far as balance and control, you can drop one weight, support yourself on your thigh and just extend one arm straight back and inhale. Exhale and inhale, very good. For the more advanced exerciser or if you just can’t do it on the ball anymore, go ahead and come to standing, abs are tight, feet hip width apart, slightly bend your knees, drop your buttocks back a little, squeeze the shoulder blades together and press those arms straight back and inhale. Exhale and inhale. Good keep breathing, very important to breathe. Again if this is just a little too difficult for you, drop one weight down, support yourself on your thigh and extend one arm back and inhale, exhale, inhale. Very good."