Exercise Directory: Exercise #58: Straight Arm Tricep/Bridge

​This exercise focuses on working the backs of your arms, but it also helps to sculpt your shoulders. Everyone's ROM [Range of Motion] is different ... so keep this in mind as your perform this exercise.

STEP #1: Start by lying on your back on the floor.

STEP #2: Bend your knees and place your feet firmly on the floor.

STEP #3: Next slowly lift your bottom off the floor until you create a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.

​​STEP #4: Concentrate on squeezing your booty and drawing your belly button in toward your spine ... keeping your core/midsection engaged throughout this exercise.

STEP #5: Next grab a dumbbell ... holding the head of the dumbbell with each hand.

​STEP #6: Extend your arms above your chest.

STEP #7: Keeping your arms straight, lower the dumbbell toward the floor. This is where you need to be aware of how far you can comfortably lower the weight without over extending.

​​STEP #8: Slowly return the weight to starting position.

STEP #9: Repeat this movement for approximately 10-20 repetitions ... or until your shoulders and triceps feel fatigued.

STEP #10: Rest.

STEP #11: Repeat.

NOTE: This exercise will help build sculpted shoulders and will help tighten the triceps.

Photos by Kenny Johnson Photography.