Fitness and Health Tips

7. Triceps

Bench Dips

These can be done on the edge of a chair or bench. Sit on the side edge of a flat bench or the front edge of a chair. Place your hands on the edge of the chair right beside your glutes and grip the edge. To start with, your feet should be flat on the floor about two feet in front of you with your knees bent. Move yourself off the chair so you are now supporting yourself on your hands. Bend your arms, dipping your body down. Go down only as far as you feel comfortable, being careful not to bounce out of the bottom. Push back up, squeezing the triceps. It is important to keep your back close to the edge of the bench as you do these to minimize shoulder stress. When you're done the set, push yourself back onto the chair.