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This exercise strengthens and tones the triceps.  Muscles Involved:  Triceps

Body Alignment:
o  Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent.
o  Grasp one end of a dumbbell with both hands (palms up).
o  Keep your head level and facing forward.
o  Raise the dumbbell above your head.
o  Brace the transverse abdominals.

Movement:
o   Bend your arms and slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head.
o  Keep your elbows close to your head and pointed straight up to the ceiling.
o  Lower the weight until you feel a stretch in your triceps.
o  Hold for a second or two.
o  Press the dumbbell back up and contract the triceps without locking out the elbows.

Training Tip:

You can also have someone hand you the weight while you are in the standing position.