Triceps, or the back of your upper arms, must be exercised to keep everything firm and to combat the forces of gravity.  Here are 3 simple exercises anyone can do at home to exercise their triceps.

1. Close Grip Push Up

a. Assume the standard pushup position (Face down, legs together, fingers forward).
b. When you get into position, you want to move your hands closer to each other so that they are only about 6-8 inches apart from each other. Remember to keep your back straight.
c. Slowly lower yourself until you're about to touch the ground, then push back up to the starting position.

2. Tricep Dip

a. Put your hands on both of the surfaces, and make sure that your entire weight is being supported by those two objects.
b. Lift up your legs (you may need to bend them significantly so that they don't touch the ground).
c. Lower your body until your chest is on the same level as your hands.
d. Push back up until your arms are straight; be sure that your elbows don't lock.

3. Lying Tricep Extension

a. Lay down on the ground (or any flat surface, such as a bench).
b. Grab your backpack with both hands, and make sure that they are 5-8 inches apart from each other.
c. Have the weight directly above your head with your arms straight, and then move it back a little bit. At this point, it should be slightly behind your head.
d. Now lower the weight until it's almost touching your forehead. (Your arms will be forming an upside down "V")
e. Now slowly raise your weight back to the starting position.

I hope this puts everyone well on their way to the toned arms you are looking for!

-Melissa