Oh yeah, thanks for the reminder. I like that one too, but its not one of
my favorites. I have a herniated disk in my lower neck (C4-C5) and that
exercise can hurt a little if I use too much weight.

Chris, what do you think of the neck exercises that are on that site? I've
never done then. I was wondering if they would help strengthen my neck or
if it would make my neck worse due to my injury. I pretty much live with
mild constant pain. It doesn't bother me most of the time, as I am just
used to it. I know that you aren't an orthopedist, but I was just looking
for an opinion.

Losing this weight has helped, but I still have a ways to go. I also have
issues with my shoulders due to digging bra straps. When I get to goal, I
will probably have a boob lift and reduction.

Thanks!

(waiting for hubby to wake up so we can exchange gifts!)

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"Chris Braun" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 25 Dec 2003 01:03:24 -0600, "Perple Gyrl"
wrote:

I think that just by doing several different exercises on biceps, triceps
and shoulders, it can help your arms alot. I have done these allot and
like
them and notice alot of improvement with my arms and shoulders (taken
from
the www.exrx.net site that Chris references):

-dumbell front raise
-dumbell shoulder press
-dumbell curl or preacher curl
-dumbell lying or sitting triceps extension
-lying fly - biceps and triceps are stabilizer muscles with this one (my
favorite one, it works my chest pretty good too)
-dumbell bench press - biceps are stabilizer muscles

I use cable machines and weight machines for variety as well. However, I
feel like I get a bigger workout by using dumbells, as it works
stabilizer
muscles too.

I just saw Chris's post and I am positive that she can give better advise
then I can on the matter.

Happy Holidays!!

You've got it exactly right, Perple. And I was too lazy last night
to list any exercises :-}.

One other thing you might want to add is dumbbell lateral raises. And
I second the recommendation to use dumbbells rather than machines.

Chris