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Outside forearm
One-arm triceps extension
Seated bicep curls with dumbbells
Standing one-arm curl on low pulley
Triceps overhead press
Tricep extension using both hands
Tricep pressdown with theraband
Tricep extension with theraband
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Triceps bodyweight dip press
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Pelvic bridging
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Pelvic bridging with extended leg
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Exercises
All exercises recommended in any programme on our site are listed in this section.
Not only do we show you how to execute each specific exercise correctly, we show you the pitfalls and tell you how to avoid any actions that might harm you. You will find a minimum of eight different exercises for each body area.
Since many exercises involve more than one muscle group - for example many upper leg exercises also involve gluteal, hip and back muscles - we have tried to order them according to the muscle group that is most obviously used.
Try a sports massage
Whether you are an athlete, or a once-a-week jogger, a sports massage may be just the thing to prepare you for peak performance and to help your muscle recovery after the event.
Belly dance for happy hips
It's sexy, it's fun and best of all, it's a great way to get fit. Belly dancing is for women looking for an exotic way to get fit and healthy.
Fit tips for intrepid travellers
Carte Blanche Medical airs part two of their series on Deskercise tonight. But if your job entails more hotel rooms than desks, here are some ways to fit some exercise in.
Brilliant biceps
Few things are sexier than well developed arms on a man, but how do you develop bulging biceps and tremendous triceps worthy of Vin Diesel's stunt-double? Here's how.
Exercises for great-looking legs
Flabby thighs or orange-peel problems? Here are some great toning exercises (illustrated step by step) to get your legs back in tip-top shape.
The humble push-up
One thing is certain: for sheer intensive upper-body workout, few exercises beat the much-maligned push-up. It builds upper body strength quickly and takes a couple of minutes.
Want a V-shaped torso?
There’s one feature that always looks good on a bloke and that’s a V-shaped torso. Here’s how to get yours.
Festive season flab
Planning to go running on some mountain track or to do some bumps and spikes with the beach volleyball crowd? Do these stretches first.
TV feast without the gut
There's a sports feast on TV at the moment. Everyone's watching something. What is it doing to your waistline?
Exercising with a disability
Getting exercise should be a daily goal for everyone, but for people with disabilities, exercise is even more important.
Broader appeal
Follow these exercises to bolster your shoulders to top off the perfect body.
Kick it up a notch
These exercises will improve your hamstring strength, muscle endurance and strengthen your core.
Lose the pot belly
Check out this fabulous video on how to lose a pot belly.
Speed up your metabolism
It’s simple: to show off your abs, you have to burn fat. To burn fat, you have to fire up your metabolism by toning your muscles. Follow these moves for hot abs.
Beat weight training boredom
Most blokes who’ve been pushing iron for a while know that you reach a stage where you simply don’t feel as if you’re accomplishing anything. Here’s how to get over it.
Use it or lose it
Taking time out from exercise may be necessary for a variety of reasons. But how fast do you lose your fitness levels?
The Nia technique
Tired of putting your body through gruelling gym workouts? Try Nia to revitalise the body and mind.
Get those washboard abs
Want washboard abs? We put together some exercises to get you the stomach you've always wanted.
Celeb way to a beach body
Get that body of yours beach-ready! The fittest celebs share their tips.
Wii Fit put to the test
A video game to help you get fit? That's what the Nintendo Wii Fit was intended for. We put it to the test, and the results were more than a little surprising.
Are you pulling your weight?
Are you getting the full benefit from your workout?
Bravely shouldering on
Plenty of guys work on their upper arms in their quest for a better build. But don’t neglect your shoulders.
Want a toned backside?
Leave the big bottoms to the fatcats and hone yours down to a lean, toned tush. It’s not something you’ll flex in the gym, but fear not – it’ll get noticed.
Stars work out outside
Sandra paddles, Jacques plays action cricket and Elana boxes. More and more people are getting fit by playing outside the gym...
Jump to it!
Whether you’re lead-footed or as agile as a Bryan Habana, your coordination and agility will improve if you do these five exercises three times a week.
Core power to you
Strengthen your abs, back and hips with this five-minute routine.
Small muscles, big results
They get little publicity, but these hard to- pronounce muscles pack plenty of power.
Full body workout
Check out this fabulous video, this exercise works arms, abs, glutes and legs.
9 fitness rules you should break
Get lean and toned by swapping these overrated fitness strategies for smarter alternatives.
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