[FitDream] Top Triceps Moves 4 Summer Arms, Plus June Fantasy Confessions

Published: Tue, 06/08/10


                                                                                                                                                                         
a personal note from Lani                                         June 3, 2010  
 
Hi !

Ah, the triceps! Triceps seem to be a universal challenge area for women. And with good reason.

Not only have they checked out of the daily workload for most of us, but the targeted exercises for them are darn hard to do. The good news is that it is easy to isolate and overload the triceps to improve their strength and shape. That's why when we position to exercise them we feel them so quickly. 
 
And the triceps are THE muscle most responsible for giving your arms a sculpted look.
 
To give you a jumpstart on summer arms, I've focused on the triceps in today's Feature Article.  The first portion of the article you'll find down the page...then click on over to my blog to read more details about these moves and leave your comments!
 
And now for my June fantasies confession:  It's long been our dream to see all the waterfalls in Yosemite Valley in their full glory in early summer.
 
But have you ever tried securing a campsite in Yosemite Valley, even months in advance?
 
We've been able to score campsites for September every 3 years or so, but  in Spring, no luck.  Truth be told, you have to sit vigilant on your computer to snap cancellations the minute they come up - and then hope that you are first to break through the cyber tape!
 
Which is exactly what Greg has been doing for the past week.  And guess what?  Success!  We're off to Yosemite Valley in a few days for some tents, treks, and spectacular vistas.  Can't wait to bring you snapshots.
 
Welcome to June!
 
Hearts, hugs and stars
 
P.S.  Big hugs and thanks to all of the women who were with me in the May Grand Adventure:  Gams, Glutes, Abs, and Arms for Summer.  The energizing success stories and body shaping triumphs are extensive.  I told you about some of them last week;  stay tuned for more as final evaluations and reports come popping in. 
 

 
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feature article
 
My Top Two Triceps Exercises for Summer
by Lani Muelrath, M.A.
 
Triceps seem to be a universal challenge area for women.

And there's good reason why.

Not only have they checked out of the daily workload for most of us. But the targeted exercises for them are darn hard to do.

The good news is that it is easy to isolate and overload the triceps to improve their strength and shape. That's why when we position to exercise them we feel them so quickly.

In other words, targeted triceps work is not for the faint of heart. But you aren't, so no problem right?

Finding the time is another challenge. But then again, since you can so easily isolate and overload the triceps, the reps you need to do are few.

And it's worth it.  The triceps are THE muscles most responsible for giving your arms a sculpted look.

Here Are My My 2 Top Triceps Exercises for Summer:


1) Triceps Posterior Lifts and Extensions:

These moves are what you recognize from Fit Quickie #3, Triceps Triple Play.

In this type of triceps exercises, you position the upper body horizontally in a forward lean and raise the arm straight up beside the body, reaching knuckles to the back wall.

This immediately places workload on all 3 heads of the triceps. The trick is:

    * keeping the arm straight
    * keeping the arm in close to the body, and
    * keeping the lift and extension repetitions tiny so that you stay in the muscle

Together, these 3 qualities keep the 3 heads of the triceps muscle in play.  For more about structure of the triceps muscle, click here.

2)  Triceps Dips, aka Reverse Push Ups

Once you've built up a measure of strength with Fit Quickie #3, Triceps Triple play, you might want to venture into adding this challenge.

To set up Reverse Push Ups, you are seated with your arms behind you, in close, fingers pointing toward your body.

You raise the seat a little off the floor, and you will notice that immediately your body wants to shift forward and take the work out of the triceps!
Care must be taken, however, to properly align on this one.  And you have to fight for it because your body so quickly wants to check OUT of the workload.
 
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Award winning fitness expert Lani Muelrath, M.A., "The Fitness DreamMaker" is  dynamic coach and vivacious speaker with some impressive credentials in the realm of exercise, health, and weight loss. 
 
Her signature system of dietary plan, targeted body shapers, and mindset for mastery is a match made in heaven for busy women looking for a no-nonsense, surefire solution to their weight and energy problems.
 
With over 30 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and trainer, Lani is a Guest Lecturer in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, and is recipient of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Instruction. She created and starred in her own CBS TV show, and is the Healthy Living Examiner at  examiner. com. Lani is also the Fitness Expert for Dr. John McDougall's Health and Medical Center.

She is renowned for her compassionate and knowledgeable approach combined with expertise, and maintains multiple credentials and certifications in physical fitness and exercise disciplines.  Her Fit Quickies(TM), targeted body shapers for people on the go, have just exploded on the marketplace.

Lani overcame her own lifetime struggle with weight over 12 years ago when she lost 50 lbs, which she has maintained easily with the tools  that she now coaches other women to be successful with weight loss, body shaping, and health.

 

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