Comments on: Best Tricep Exercises For Women

By: TaylorR

TaylorR — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:39:34 +0000

Hi Victoria, make sure you're not doing too much exercise. Overtraining is a big issue and can really hold you back from your results. You can read about it in another post I did: How Do You Know if You're Working Out Too Much? As for these exercises, to tone up I suggest 3 sets of 10-12 reps. Good luck!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:43:18 +0000

Hi! I’m 23 yrs old and do an hour of cardio, six times a week, sometimes twice a day, yet seem to keep toned everywhere except for the back of my arms. I’m wanting to start these exercises with light weights so that I tone and don’t build up. However, for example, if I add the hanging dips, scull crusher and close grip push ups to my work outs, should I do three sets of ten for each? Or more? Thanks

By: Dwan Hightower

Dwan Hightower — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:46:39 +0000

I am 62 and 5′ 1″ and 145 and need to lose at least 20 lbs. I love working out and am trying to get back into it 4-5 times a week. I have flappy triceps so will be doing these 4 trcepts exercises.
I also have the belly fat I need to work on so any help would be appreciated.
thanks,

By: May

May — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:19:58 +0000

Hi taylor! I followed your advice and lost 10lbs in one month with the jillian michael exercise while also doing your tricep exercise for the last 2 weeks. I noticed though that while I lost weight, my triceps became way more flabbier. May I know what im doing wrong? Im doing the elliptical for 30min now and also doing tricep exercises with 30lbs, 60 times, both exercises 4x to 5x a day. Thanks so much taylor!

By: Vivian Miller

Vivian Miller — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:19:51 +0000

Hi, i stumbled on this site just looking for exercises to tone triceps and get rid of my flabby underarms. Thank you very much for the tips and i will start soon. I am 36 yrs old, 5’4″ and weight 138 lbs. I have recently started working out quite regularly 5 times a week min, doing 30-40 mins of cardio plus working on different areas of my body with little weights and about 3 sets of 25-30 reps. I am doing this on my own. My problem area is my belly, it has been considerably reduced in about 3 months. I want to target it and do whatever it takes to continue to reduce it but not quite sure about what exercises to do besides the regular sit up on the machine. I had lipo about 8 yrs ago and it worked wonders on my sides but i did not have the same result in the center of my stomach. Now i have this pouch that i am sure will go away with hard work and dedication. Please help!

By: TaylorR

TaylorR — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:01:32 +0000

Thanks May for the questions! Congrats on the dedication you have. And the answer to your first question, yes it can be harmful on your body to work the same muscle groups every day when it comes to strength training. Your body gets results not during the workout but during the time it can recover and rebuild after workouts. Give yourself at least 48 hours between working the same muscle groups. With that, I wouldn’t do the tricep wkout every day but every other day is fine. If you don’t give the muscles time to rest you risk injury, overtraining and lack of results.

Calorie wise, 1400-1500 of clean eating is a good range. But make sure it’s clean. no processed foods, etc. 300 calories of cookies is much different than 300 calories of chicken. Good luck!

By: May

May — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:03:42 +0000

Hi taylor! I’m 21 years old, 5ft and currently weight 123lbs. Ive been doing jillian michaels thirty day shred every day for the past 2 weeks. I saw that you said not to do exercises every day. May I ask why? Is it harmful to my body if I do it everyday? Also Ive been eating under 1400 calories with a balance meal; my RDI is 1400. This is my first serious workout routine so any help will be really appreciated. So far Ive toned my biceps but Im having problems with losing my flabby skin on my under arm. Im thinking doing one of your tricep workouts everday, alternating between them and also doing my workout video. Thanks!

By: TaylorR

TaylorR — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:30:59 +0000

120 is a great weight for you at your height. I think you might actually be working out too much, in which your body doesn’t get to recover and you can’t see results. Make sure you’re changing up workouts regularly, if you’ve been doing the same routines you’re body doesn’t register it as exercise any more. Change it up, lift heavier and think about cutting back to three days of heavy full body weight training workouts (every other day) and maybe sprint intervals in the days between. Diet is extremely important, make sure you’re eating enough to keep your metabolism on high blast, cutting back too much only lowers metabolism and decreasing your ability to burn fat. Good luck!

By: Natalia

Natalia — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:13:28 +0000

Hi! I go to the gym 6 times a week and sometimes twice a day. I eat a balanced diet of grilled chicken, salad, fruit, almonds, and i have a major sweet tooth so i try and stick to 60 calorie sugar free jello. I am so upset because ever since i got out of high school 2 years ago, I cant get below 120. I fluctuate between 121-125. In high school I did basketball and softball so I know that had something to do with it. I am 21 years old and am doing everything im supposed to but I still have flabby triceps and stomach. What would you recommend eating and exercise wise? And what is a good weight for me to be at? Im 5’5! Thank you so much, I have so many questions but never get them answered I know you will help thank you!!

By: TaylorR

TaylorR — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:24:25 +0000

It’s definitely enough for a routine. I would start with circuit workouts, choosing exercises to do back to back with little or no rest. There are great body weight exercises too that can give amazing results. Plus, circuits are awesome for fat burning, and can burn upwards of 400 calories in less than 30 minutes if really intense. I recommend checking out theartofweightlifting.com for specific workouts that can help. Also remember that what you eat counts for upwards of 80% for how we look. Its really important to eat clean if you want to lose the weight and keep it off.

By: Sanna B.

Sanna B. — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:25:12 +0000

I’m so happy to have found this site I’m 5’3 135lbs, I used to be 120 but after I had my daughter I’ve stayed at this weight for the last 2 years. Id like to get back to my pre-baby weight and tone up. I have a treadmill, dumbells and a stepper thingy that has a space for spot for each foot and underneath looks like a slinky (its manual) at home. Is this enough to develop a routine and if so what would you recommend? Thanks so much!