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Tone up those lazy triceps

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Kickbacks Hold weights and bend over parallel to the floor, abs engaged. Bend elbows and pull them even with back. Straighten arms behind you, squeezing the triceps and slowly lower back down.

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Triceps extension Sit or stand and hold one dumbbell with both hands, elbows bent behind the head to 90 degrees. Straighten arms, squeezing the triceps.

Triceps press Lie on a bench and hold a light barbell with hands shoulder-width apart, palms out. Bend elbows to 90 degrees, lowering the weight towards the head. Squeeze the triceps to push back to start.

Triceps dips Sit on a bench or ball (harder) with hands right next to hips. Bring hips in front of bench and bend elbows to no lower than 90 degrees. Push back up without locking elbows.

Close-grip bench press Lie on a bench and hold a barbell with a narrow grip, palms out. Lower weight down towards ribcage, bringing elbows below body. Squeeze triceps to push weight back up.

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Close-grip pushups To target the triceps, perform pushups with the hands close together and next to the chest.

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