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Try a lateral raise
Exercise scientist Deb Lawrence explains a lateral raise, to add to your workout this week.
Add some weight to your calf raise
To see progress you should add weight to your calf raises, rather than just increase the repetition.
Do a bicep curl with a can of soup or laundry bottle
You don’t need to buy weights to tone your arms – try any household item.
Make a squat harder by adding weight like this
This week in the Get Your Body Right series we are looking at progressive overload. So try adding some weight to your squats.
How to do skull crusher exercise with a items lying around the house
This works your tricep muscles and you can use a water bottle, or even a laundry bottle.
How to do a tricep extension
This is a great exercise to tone your arms. Exercise scientist Deb Lawrence demonstrates.
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