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60 Seconds to Fit
Conquer The Tricep Kickback: 60 Seconds To Fit

This video shows you an easy way to master the tricep kickback.

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Did you set a resolution to move even more in the new year? Or, are you just looking to kick off a new fitness routine? Our video series, 60 Seconds To Fit, is here to help. Each one-minute clip breaks down a different exercise, showing you how to do it with perfect form. “In the beginning, you might perform the moves at a slower pace and for a shorter duration than you expected, and that’s okay,” explains celebrity trainer Suzanne Bowen. “Having good form means you’ll work the correct muscles — and help prevent injuries. It’s about cultivating strength and control,” she says. Tricep Kickback
This move is a great way to tone — you guessed it — the triceps, which are the muscles that run along the backs of your arms (the ones that tend to get jiggly when you've taken a break from exercising). Here are two ways to do it. For beginners: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Lean forward slightly (hinge from the hips — your back should stay straight), keeping a slight bend in your knees. Pull your elbows in close to your torso. Extend your arms behind you, with your palms facing each other. Squeeze the triceps at the top of the extension. Keep your core tight and your shoulders rolled down away from your ears. Return your hands to your sides, and repeat for a total of 30 reps. Make it more challenging: Grab one dumbbell. Hold the weight in your left hand and step your left leg back into a wide lunge, with your right knee bent at about a 45-degree angle. Rest your right hand on your right thigh and hinge forward slightly from the hips, keeping your back straight. Pull your left elbow in close to your torso and extend the weight behind you; squeeze your tricep at the top of the extension. Return the weight to your side and repeat. Do 30 reps on each side. 
How To Do A Tricep KickbackReleased on February 1, 2015

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