August 24, 2011
An Analysis Of Ez-Bar Tricep Extensions For Women
Has getting toned arms become a giant headache for you? If so, it’s probably due to all the marketing hype which has overshadowed solid exercise science.
I know how you feel because I used to be in the same position.
And to make matters even more headachy, exercise research is usually open to interpretation. Unfortunately, whenever you have to interpret something there is room for error, massive error.
Having said that, not all hope is lost in your quest to get toned arms because I’ve been sifting through the ambiguity for quite some time now. And I’m ready to share.
Thus, here is my analysis of seated ez-bar triceps extensions for getting toned arms:
1. Snap-shot: This exercise has the potential to put a lot of harmful strain on your elbows. It’s also very hard to use heavy loads when lifting alone. Thus, I don’t recommend this exercise for women wishing to get toned arms ASAP.
2. Technical overview: Secure a low bench with lower back support. Grab an ezbar with an overhand grip, sit on the bench and dig into the ground with the back part of your foot. Maintain your arms above your head. Keep your abs very tight and slowly lower the bar to the base of your neck. Bring it back up and repeat.
3. High frequency mistakes: Not tightening the core with sufficient force. Allowing the elbows to move around. Letting the back arch far beyond its normal curvature. And working through excessive wrist joint stress.
4. Final word: I would not recommend making this exercise a staple. You can test it out and see how your elbow joint holds up, but I personally believe it’s better to be on the safe side.
If you want toned arms please do not put your body at risk. After all, a serious injury can set back your flabby arms mission by many steps. Even worse, a serious injury to your joints can permanently shut down your sexy arm quest. So stay safe and never give up!
Writer Katherine Crawford, an exercise physiologist and recent arm fat sufferer, instructs on how to tone arms quickly. Figure out how to get sexy arms by visiting her website with advice on how to get rid of arm fat very fast right now!
Filed under Weight Training by .
Leave a Comment