Tricep Dip on Stability Ball

This exercise uses your body weight as resistance to strengthen the triceps or muscles at the back of the arm. It also challenges your trunk and leg muscles.

Equipment
Stability ball. A chair or gym bench can be used as a substitute.

Exercise Technique
1. Sit at the edge of the ball with your feet under your knees and your hands a little behind your hips with your palms facing down. Your elbows should be bent.
2. Straighten your elbows and swing your hips slightly forward.
3. Return to the starting position by bringing your hips back on the ball and bending your elbows.
4. Do the desired number of repetitions.

Performance Tips
1. Exhale as you straighten your elbows; inhale as you return to starting position.
2. Focus on contracting your triceps instead of just pressing your hands down on the ball.
3. Fully straighten your elbows but avoid hyperextending them. Move with control. Do not jerk or snap your elbow joint.

Repetitions
12 to 15 repetitions.