tricep dips--how often to do them?

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Dec 20, 2005 09:28 AM

tricep dips--how often to do them?

I really want my arms toned for my wedding (and just in general) and my triceps are the worst. Should I do tricep dips every day, or every other day. Also, how many should I do each time I do them?

Thanks!

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Dec 20, 2005 10:40 AM

Re: tricep dips--how often to do them?

Not everyday - do them 3 days a week, about 3 sets of anywhere from 8-15, depending on what you can do - you want to challenge yourself..

but heres what you need to do... if you are going to work on triceps, you MUST also work on the opposing muscle group, which are biceps - that means you must also do the same amount of bicep curls... get yourself a set of hand weights - about 8 pounds, and do the same thing - 3 sets of 8-15 depending on where you are at...

Sorry - but another great thing to do are push ups - try to do 3 sets of as many as you can do - NOT on your knees...

Good luck!!! Let me know how things are going...

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Dec 23, 2005 11:38 AM

Re: tricep dips--how often to do them?

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Not everyday - do them 3 days a week, about 3 sets of anywhere from 8-15, depending on what you can do - you want to challenge yourself..

but heres what you need to do... if you are going to work on triceps, you MUST also work on the opposing muscle group, which are biceps - that means you must also do the same amount of bicep curls... get yourself a set of hand weights - about 8 pounds, and do the same thing - 3 sets of 8-15 depending on where you are at...

Sorry - but another great thing to do are push ups - try to do 3 sets of as many as you can do - NOT on your knees...

Good luck!!! Let me know how things are going...

Thanks! I do have free weights at home. After new years, I'm starting!!

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Dec 23, 2005 01:30 PM

Re: tricep dips--how often to do them?

Don't forget to post on our work out log!!!

krispyc Posted: Dec 24, 2005 10:40 PM

Re: tricep dips--how often to do them?

Cardio is key too. You can build up all the muscles in the world but that won't necessarily make the layer of fat on top of them go away. Cardio really helps with that! And of course the dreaded eating well. :)

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Dec 25, 2005 12:28 PM

Re: tricep dips--how often to do them?

Posted by krispyc

Cardio is key too. You can build up all the muscles in the world but that won't necessarily make the layer of fat on top of them go away. Cardio really helps with that! And of course the dreaded eating well. :)

Yes - absolutely! Cardio is key in conjunction with strength training...