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Shape Move of the Week: How to Do Tricep Dips

Posted on Mar 24th 2011 12:00PM by Hilary Walke

Filed Under: Fitness

Tricep dips not only tone the backs of your arms, but they also help with your postural muscles. Find out how to do a perfect basic tricep dip to get toned arms for summer.

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Want to go even further with tricep toning? Here is a step-by-step guide to get those arms in shape.

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paulpaul3399 3-26-2011 @ 8:24AM

This is a great tip! Http://www.suesueandsue.com is a weight loss blog by 3 friends named Sue. Check out Archivals for Exercise - The 12 days of Fitness videos by Sue C!

Surreal28 3-26-2011 @ 9:30AM

Wish all of you would go away, so tired of reading topics and there you are with these stupid ads. Online dating is nothing but a tragedy in todays world. Not stereotyping both genders are equal in this. Nothing but a game! I can hear you now screaming the first amendment.

Doug 3-26-2011 @ 11:53AM

There is no such thing as "Spot Reduction". The dip will work your tricep muscle but will not target the fat or "flab" on the back of the arm.

James 3-26-2011 @ 12:17PM

Doug.....true, there is no such thing as 'spot reduction.' Never-the-less, the more muscle you have the easier it is to lose the fat.
Dips are great. Tricep extentions are even better for what these women are trying to accomplish.

Lucy 3-26-2011 @ 1:51PM

There is no such thing as "spot reduction." However, if one becomes thin through dieting without exercise, one can still be rather flabby and slack. Building up the muscle, in this case, the triceps, will improve the appearance of the arm. Strengthening muscle also increases metabolism, reduces the chance of back problems, improves bone density and makes one better able to cope with any daily chore that might come up. Using free wieghts and doing calesthenics improves balance and coordination, which may prevent injury, as well.
Finally, strength training can be done quickly, going from upper to lower body moves to raise the heart-rate, burn calories and benefit the musculo-skeletal system all at the same time. It is great for someone in a hurry!

Louis 3-26-2011 @ 3:24PM

They always demonstrate these exercise techniques using people that are already in shape. If I tried this exercise, the table would break, the floor would cave in, and I'd be in traction for 6 months.