No woman wants flabby arm fat. But not all women want bulky biceps, either. Fortunately, there is a middle ground!
Getting hot arms and shoulders isn’t complicated. The right moves at the right intervals will make your biceps and triceps stronger and smoother.
Using arm toning workouts can give your arms a trim, sleek look.
Arm Toning Workouts
#1: Triangle Pushups
Why It Works: This move ensures your triceps push and press so they get stronger and leaner. It also works many upper body muscles and tones your shoulders, too.
Equipment Needed: Just your body.
Frequency: 3 sets of 12 reps, 3 days a week.
Tip: Make sure your hands are lined up properly or you won’t make the most of this exercise.
#2: Get Up Planks
Why It Works: Your arms, shoulders, and oblique muscles all get a workout with this move. Plus, you increase your stability.
Equipment Needed: A dumbbell.
Frequency: Perform 3 sets on each side, 3 days a week.
Tip: Start with a lighter dumbbell until you’ve mastered the form of this motion.
#3: Hip Heist Push-Up
Why It Works: This is the perfect move for trimming arms while bulking up your booty and strengthening your core.
Equipment Needed: Just your body.
Frequency: 3 sets of 10 reps, 3 days a week.
Tip: The faster you perform your reps, the more impact this move will have on your arms.
#4: Tricep Dips
Why It Works: Surprisingly simple, this move leverages your bodyweight to work your biceps while toning your triceps.
Equipment Needed: Just your body.
Frequency: 3 sets of 20 reps, 3 days a week.
Tip: Dip until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, but go no farther or you may strain your muscles.
#5: Hammer Curls
Why It Works: This move is great for your arms because it targets your biceps. Just stick to lighter weights so you tone instead of bulking up.
Equipment Needed: Dumbbells.
Frequency: 3 sets of 10 reps, 3 days a week.
Tip: Try variations of this move to tone different contour
Best Arm Toning Tricks
If you want these great exercises for toning your arms to make a difference quickly, use these sexy arm tricks:
- Only do arm toning workouts every other day, alternating with cardio like HIIT
- Strengthen your shoulders and back so they can support arm exercises well
- Mix up your arm routine so your muscles don’t adapt and plateau
- Stick to lighter weights with more reps to avoid bulky biceps
- Use a blend of bodyweight and equipment-based exercises to challenge your muscles
Most importantly, have fun! That may sound like a line for kids, but it’s much easier to stick to a fitness routine and reach a goal (like flab-less, fabulous arms) when you enjoy your workout.
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