The Sleeveless In 7 Review Of 4 Arm Toning Exercises
Not all arm toning exercises are created equal. Some are much more effective than others and if you spend a lot of time doing the useless ones, you could be spinning your wheels.
And to further complicate things, most trainers have a different view point as to which arm exercises are best. All the different advice could leave you with a serious case of analysis paralysis. Not good!
Fortunately, I've already navigated these waters and I'm ready to share what I've learned with you.
So here are 4 arm toning exercises that you have to do if you're serious about getting sexy arms:
1. Overhead dumbbell triceps extensions. This exercise does a superb job at targeting the long head of the triceps, the area where arm fat hangs and jiggles from. And if you want to take it to the next level, get the full stretch at the bottom of the movement.
2. Curls with an inside grip. Curling with an inside grip or narrow grip does an excellent job at working the outside part of your biceps. And the outside part of your biceps is a very visible area. Not to mention, the biceps is the first arm muscle someone will see when looking at you from the front.
3. Inner grip dumbbell curls. Also known as hammer curls, these do an excellent job of working the forearm. So if you feel the need to firm up your forearms, then please include these in your routine. Just be aware that they are NOT effective for toning the upper arm area.
4. Incline dumbbell curls. This exercise is an ego killer. A top-tier movement for the biceps, expect to use much less weight than usual. Why? Because this is one of the rare exercises that will work your biceps through their entire range of motion. And any exercise that works a muscle through its entire range of motion will provide accelerated arm toning results.
The bottom line is to ignore all the fads and flashy gadgets and stick to what works. Only then will you be able to get the arm toning results you want and deserve. The best exercise programs are the ones that use basic movements with lots of intensity.
Regarded author Katherine Crawford MS, a Harvard exercise expert and recent flabby arms victim, is an expert on arm toning exercises. Discover how to get sexy and toned arms now by visiting her blog on upper arm exercises.