Dan,

Thanks a million for responding. I'm sorry I did not include the exercises I'm doing to tone up my triceps.

I do circuit weight training every other day using 5 lbs. free weights. I follow a video tape program. This is the routine: heavy pants, tricep kick-backs, bicep curls, standard press, swimmers press, back flys, back scratchers, lawnmower, shoulder flys, dips using a chair and standard, fly and tight push-ups.

Today marks 30 days of doing this program (cardio one day/wieghts the next). I am considering increasing my weight from 5 lbs. to 8 lbs. Is this a good idea?

Thanks in advance for your input.

-Megan

p.s. I also do a series of lunges and squats. However, I am noticing some discomfort in my knees. I especially notice it when climbing stairs or getting up from a chair (any time there is added pressure on my knees). When lunging or squatting, I make sure my knee is over my ankle (this is what the video says to do...is this wrong?)