Lying Triceps Lifts

Starting Position Begin lying face down on a mat, arms at your sides, palms facing the ceiling. Make sure your neck is in a neutral position.

Action EXHALE: Keeping body stationary and arms straight (but not locked) lift the palms up toward the ceiling as high as comfortably possible. Hold for 2-3 counts.

INHALE: Lower to starting position to complete one rep.

Special Instructions Make sure your arms stay in line with the shoulder.

Make it harder: Hold and/or do small pulses in the highest position; Don't let the arms rest or touch the floor in between reps.

Muscles Worked: Triceps