I hope you had a nice Monday. Mine wasn’t too bad. Well, I tried a tofu recipe that was downright awful, but I guess it happens. That’s what I get for not checking the reviews before whipping it up, right?
Kevin, being the sweetheart that he is, ate it without complaining; though frankly, he didn’t have to complain. He just gave a look of relief once I admitted defeat because knowing that he wouldn’t ever have to eat it again. Fair ‘nough.
This Saturday pic is only here to make me feel better about the sweaty pictures below. #sorryimnotsorry
Since the food wasn’t so awesome, let’s move onto fitness. I had a lovely run on Sunday. I don’t normally work out on Sundays, but I just genuinely wanted to run.
Yesterday’s workout was pretty good too. I love the results I’m seeing with my current routine, and I think I’ll stick with it a while longer. In case you missed it, here are both vague and detailed sections of my current plan.
- Monday’s WOD or Plate Workout
- Tuesday’s Abs (with a run)
- Wednesday’s Legs (very little cardio)
- Thursday is just a run followed by yoga or pilates
- Friday’s “Sweater Arms” and cardio of choice
- Saturday or Sunday is a long walk or run
On the arm day, I throw in some bench dips. You’re all probably familiar with hardcore regular triceps dips and the modified version, bench dips. I prefer to kick up the modified version just a bit by incorporating a stability ball.
I also throw a plate on my legs while I do these in the gym for a little extra umph. Tried this one yet? I’m a fan. Even though it’s not my all-time favorite move for triceps, I’m happy to rotate it into the mix.
When developing full-body plans, I like to do 2 exercises per muscle group (on average), and with area-specific plans, I go for approximately 3 exercises per muscle group (more if including compound movements). In summary, I need a minimum of 4 for most muscle groups, but that’s just my not-a-certified-personal-trainer opinion.
- What’s your favorite move to tone your triceps?
October 23, 2012 at 7:20 am
Can we talk about your hair?! Hello gorgeous!
You should see my janky tricep position now. It’s the best workout and I do it every day at home, that and push-ups. I have serious upper arm issues.
October 23, 2012 at 8:24 am
Dips are my fav.. but they are kinda hard to do with my legs up right now.. so I will just resort to the regular dips with all this extra weight! ha
October 24, 2012 at 11:04 am
Yeah, I bet! Good for you for staying so active. You’re an inspiration!
October 23, 2012 at 8:40 am
I love bench dips – I find they’re the best way for me to feel the burn in my triceps! I’ll definitely have to try it with a stability ball and some extra weight!
October 23, 2012 at 8:59 am
Triceps are one of my favorite to work. I love nosebusters, or drop setting cable pushdowns with the rope!
October 24, 2012 at 11:03 am
Yes – cable push downs are one of my favorites!
October 23, 2012 at 9:09 am
Dips are definitely my favorite tricep move, but I’ve never tried them using a stability ball. I kind of have a feeling that they’d hurt like heck. Hmm. I’m actually sitting on a stability ball as we speak, and there’s a couch behind me so I’m going to give them a shot
October 23, 2012 at 9:24 am
I totally hate the triceps…. lol. I’m so lazy! Thank you for still being my friend… lol.
The dips are something I have never done much of. Maybe I should give it a shot…
October 23, 2012 at 10:00 am
Triceps are the muscle I want to tone the most, but it seems to be the hardest! I need a full triceps workout plan!
October 23, 2012 at 10:44 am
I’m with you — dips. So easy. I even bust them out at work a few days a week.
If I have weights, skull crushers are good to.
Love the va-va-voom hair!
October 24, 2012 at 11:02 am
Ha, thanks! It usually falls just enough be the time I get where I’m going, but when I first take out the curlers I’m always like, woah!
October 23, 2012 at 12:58 pm
I’m not sure I’d be able to do these triceps dips on a stability ball, but will definitely try it the next time I’m at the gym!!! I love a challenge!!
p.s. Sorry to hear about the Tofu
I hate when I put effort into cooking and it turns out bad- thing with me is mostly everything I make turns out bad!! I try to leave the cooking to my wonderful fiance! 
October 24, 2012 at 11:01 am
Tell him he can come cook for me too!
October 23, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Ouch, that move looks painful (and awesome!). I’m focusing a little more on my triceps recently, so I may have to give this a try!
October 23, 2012 at 4:15 pm
oohhh dips hurt so good!
I hate when a recipe doesn’t come out right. What a trooper of a guy!
October 23, 2012 at 4:29 pm
oo you’ve just inspired me to blow up my balll! ps love your hair!
October 24, 2012 at 11:00 am
Thanks! I think blowing up a stability ball is a workout in and of itself! Ha
October 23, 2012 at 10:57 pm
i love tricep workouts! they are the best for sure!
October 24, 2012 at 1:21 am
I think it’s safe to say that everyone loves dips. I couldn’t agree more!