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problem tricep kickbacks
| Mon, 07-19-2004 - 12:46am |
i hope someone can help me with this.
i'm doing all kinds of strength training for both upper and lower body, and i'm doing very well with them. BUT! i'm having problems with a couple of them. most notably, the tricep kickback. the way i've been shown to do it is bend forward slightly at the waist, with knees partially bent. then taking the hand that isn't doing the kickback, i place it on the same side thigh for stability. is that descriptive enough?
i'm doing all kinds of strength training for both upper and lower body, and i'm doing very well with them. BUT! i'm having problems with a couple of them. most notably, the tricep kickback. the way i've been shown to do it is bend forward slightly at the waist, with knees partially bent. then taking the hand that isn't doing the kickback, i place it on the same side thigh for stability. is that descriptive enough?
well, the problem is prolly to do with me being big, esp my bust. because that position causes me to get some painful twinges in my lower back. as i'm doing the exercise. i actually feel as tho my back is limiting the number of kickbacks i do. because it wears down and aches long before i've finished my 3 sets for each arm. :(
so is it my form that's off? and if it's not, does anyone have a suggestion for another form that would still allow me to do the exercise? i refuse to let this one go, as it's the single most exercise that's allowed me to actually go out and buy new SHORT sleeve tops and not be ashamed when i wear them. :)
thanks!
vess

I understand what you mean.... I've felt some lower back pain doing tricep kickbacks like that also.
-Michelle
Vess, I think Steffy & Michelle gave you some great suggestions and modifications! I too have a problem with the 'girls' and really like the overhead exercise Steffy described.
Good Luck with it!
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Hey Vess, welcome to the board, first of all!!