The 10 Best New Exercises for Women
Kick-start your workout with these 10 exercises that target every part of your body from Adam Campbell's The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises.
By Adam Campbell
Triceps: Swiss Ball Lying Triceps Extension
The benefit: Lying on a Swiss ball forces your core to work harder to keep you stable. So you work your abs as you shape the backs of your arms.
How to do it: Grab a pair of dumbbells and lie on your back on a Swiss ball that your middle and upper back are on the ball. Raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Hold the dumbbells over your forehead, with your arms straight and your palms facing each other [A]. Without moving your upper arms, bend your elbows and lower the dumbbells until your forearms are beyond parallel to the floor [B]. Pause, then lift the weights back to the start.
Published 05/03/2010
