September Week 3 Exercise and Stretch

September Week 3 Exercise and Stretch

Triceps Press down

1. Attach a straight or angled bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip at shoulder width.
2. Standing upright with the torso straight , bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar.
3. Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move.
4. After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the bar slowly up to the starting point.

Overhead Triceps Stretch

1. Interlock your fingers above your head, palms facing upward.
2. Exhale and push your hands further above your head.
3. You will also feel this stretch in your shoulders.