Subs for certain moves
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acatalina
Cathlete
Hey if dipd hurt don't do them. You can sub a overhead dumbell press.
Planks , just do a normal plank. You can have your knees on the floor for a plank as a less advanced move.
Or you can get out the ball and do some side crunches.
You don't have to do an exercise that does not like you.
At least you are doing something.
Good luck Jenn..
Anne
Planks , just do a normal plank. You can have your knees on the floor for a plank as a less advanced move.
Or you can get out the ball and do some side crunches.
You don't have to do an exercise that does not like you.
At least you are doing something.
Good luck Jenn..
Anne
DebbieH
Cathlete
A couple TRI Exercises....
Triceps Extension with Band
Lie on a step and loop a resistance band underneath the end where your head is.
Hold an end of the band in each hand on either side of your forehead, palms facing in, elbows bent. Straighten arms, bringing knuckles toward ceiling.
Return to start and repeat X times. (However many reps)Can also use DB's or BB of course.
Triceps Push-Up
Lie on left side with legs together, slightly bent. Place left hand on right hip and right hand on floor in front of left shoulder.
Extend right arm, lifting left shoulder off floor. Bend elbow to lower, without touching shoulder to floor.
Repeat X times.
Have you tried separating your legs further apart for side planks? This will help with balance. Good Luck!
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Triceps Extension with Band
Lie on a step and loop a resistance band underneath the end where your head is.
Hold an end of the band in each hand on either side of your forehead, palms facing in, elbows bent. Straighten arms, bringing knuckles toward ceiling.
Return to start and repeat X times. (However many reps)Can also use DB's or BB of course.
Triceps Push-Up
Lie on left side with legs together, slightly bent. Place left hand on right hip and right hand on floor in front of left shoulder.
Extend right arm, lifting left shoulder off floor. Bend elbow to lower, without touching shoulder to floor.
Repeat X times.
Have you tried separating your legs further apart for side planks? This will help with balance. Good Luck!
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endorphin_junkie
Cathlete
For side planks you can modify them by doing a 'low side plank'. Instead of supporting your upperbody on your wrist and palm, prop yourself up on your elbow instead (double up your mat to make it more comfy). Your elbow and shoulder are in a straight line, stay 'lifted' out of the shoulder as if someone is pulling you up by the extended arm. You can be more stable in your lower body by not stacking your feet but having the top leg a little forward of the bottom one. If it's still to much, bend the bottom leg with the knee on the floor for more support. HTH 
If you click the link below then click the 'exercise' tab on the upper right corner. Scroll down to the 'ab strengthening exercises' then down to 'Side plank w Side leg lift' click it and you'll get a great visual.
http://tinajuanfitness.info/
Dips might be a little more comfy on your wrist if you grasp the shaft of a hexi dumbell with each hand for support, this keeps your wrists in neutral. Again, stay lifted out of the shoulders, don't collapse your neck into the shoulder girdle.
Take Care
Laurie
If you click the link below then click the 'exercise' tab on the upper right corner. Scroll down to the 'ab strengthening exercises' then down to 'Side plank w Side leg lift' click it and you'll get a great visual. http://tinajuanfitness.info/
Dips might be a little more comfy on your wrist if you grasp the shaft of a hexi dumbell with each hand for support, this keeps your wrists in neutral. Again, stay lifted out of the shoulders, don't collapse your neck into the shoulder girdle.
Take Care
Laurie