As we age, the tricep muscles on the back of our arms are some of the quickest to get soft and flabby from lack of use. Without a doubt, one of the best ways to eliminate those "bat wings" is with the seated tricep extension.
Sagging arms can be a real problem, especially for women as they get older. The back of the arm can be a difficult area to work unless you choose an exercise like the tricep extension.
The tricep extension is an isolation exercise that targets one muscle...the tricep. This exercise can be very effective for strengthening and toning your tricep muscles. Better tone means tighter muscles.
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Research shows that exercises done on a fitness ball activate many of the major core muscles turning the exercise into a full body exercise. Working the multiple muscle groups means you will burn many more calories.
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