FLEX TIME.Triceps triceps, any muscle having three heads, or points of attachment, but especially the triceps brachii at the back of the upper arm. One head originates on the shoulder blade and two on the upper-arm bone, or humerus. push-up (bench dip) off chair with added weight Works: Triceps (back of the upper arm), anterior deltoid deltoid /del·toid/ (del´toid) 1. triangular. 2. the deltoid muscle. del·toid adj. 1. Of or relating to the deltoid muscle. 2. , chest and upper back. THE MOVE Set up: Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your hands under your body, parallel with your legs, fingers curling over the edge of the chair. Feet should be out in front of you, and a barbell Barbell A bond investment strategy that concentrates holdings in both very short-term and extremely long-term maturities. This is also known as the "dumbbell" or "barbelling. or weight plate balanced between your thighs. Step 1. Slide your bottom off the chair and support your weight with the palms of your hands. Keep your back straight and look straight ahead. Step 2. Slowly lower your body until your elbows bend at right angles so as to form a right angle or right angles, as when one line crosses another perpendicularly. See also: Right . Be sure to keep your bottom close to the edge of the chair. Elbows should bend toward the back of the chair as you descend. Step 3. Slowly raise your body back up to starting position with arms returning to straight, but not locked, position. Work up to two sets of 15 to 20 repetitions. ABOUT THE TRAINE Amy Hendel is certified in nutrition and exercise physiology exercise physiology n. The study of the body's metabolic response to short-term and long-term physical activity. . A registered Physician Assistant, she maintains a private family lifestyle therapy practice where she trains and councils patients on nutrition, personal fitness, and psychology for the whole family. A popular health/medical television correspondent, she is a member of the International Association of Fitness professionals and American College of Sports Medicine '''Founded in 1954, the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 international, national and regional members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and endorses the Nike fitness line. To learn more about Hendel and her fitness philosophy, please visit her Web site at www.healthgal.com. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (Amy Hendel) Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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