Toned arms are a desire of many women and men. Without them, sleeveless shirts may seem impossible and even embarrassing to wear. While diet alone cannot create the appearance of svelte arms – as it requires a significant fat loss within the body as weight loss is unable to target a specific area – there are many exercises which can be completed to tone the muscles in the arm creating a svelte appearance.
The best technique that can be used to lose weight in the arms is to complete an exercise program that coordinates cardio exercise with toning exercises specific to the arm muscles. Here are some exercises that can be used to tone the arms and get ready for the sleeveless shirts that are going to come with the spring season.
Triceps Dips. Triceps dips are exercises that you can complete at home with the use of a chair! Place the chair directly behind the body and stand facing away from the chair. This exercise can target the muscles that are difficult to tone and works the elbow joint in combination with the shoulder joint. First, sit on the edge of the chair and lift up the hands and bring the elbows forward. Place the feet out in front with the legs extended and ensure that the elbows are not being bent no lower than ninety degrees. Dip your body down while keeping the shoulders up for twelve to sixteen reps. While completing this exercise, it is important to ensure that the elbows are not being locked during the exercise.
Triceps Pushups. With the use of an exercise ball, the triceps pushups can be completed at home. To begin the exercise it is important to kneel over the ball and roll your body across it until you are in the push-up position. Ensure that your hands are no farther apart than shoulder width and bend the elbows to complete the traditional push-up with the assistance of the exercise ball. To complete these exercises do two to three sets of sixteen reps. You can use the ball for support, but be sure to leverage the strength in the triceps to complete the exercise for the best effects.
Triceps Extension Exercises. These exercises are completed with the use of a weight and can be completed in a seated or standing position. The elbows should be bent in a ninety degree angle with the weight being held behind the head. Hold the weight with both hands to ensure that the exercise can affect both the right and left group of triceps. Squeeze the triceps until the weight is lifted above the head and return to the starting position. Be sure to avoid locking the triceps and shoulders and complete three reps of sixteen extensions.
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