There are an infinite number of variations on how to do arm exercises for women. Unfortunately, if you’re doing the infective variations, you could end up wasting an insane amount of time and energy.
Even worse, you may hardly notice any results from all your hard work. And nothing is more demoralizing than busting your butt in the gym only to see little, if any change.
So here are some useful pointers on how to make arm exercises for women world class:
1. Go for the full stretch. This is really important when doing any type of overhead extension for your triceps. By getting the full stretch at the bottom portion of the movement, you’ll ensure maximum toning of the long head. What’s the long head? The area where arm fat lives!
2. Squeeze, squeeze and squeeze some more. This is a great technique when doing any type of press down. The key here is to consciously squeeze the lateral head of your triceps at the midpoint of any press down movement. It will be painful, but very effective.
3. Do negative curls. If you want the complete toned arm look, you can’t neglect your biceps! After all, they are the first muscle someone will see when greeting you from the front. A negative biceps curl focuses on the downward portion of the movement. For example, you would do a bicep curl and bring the weight up with a normal speed, BUT lower the weight at a much slower speed.
4. Do not fear using heavy weights for your arms. Too many women stay within their comfort zone and use light weights with ultra high repetitions. Please do not be like most women. Every so often use some really heavy weight when exercising your arms. And remember: if your form deviates, the weight is too heavy.
There are always multiple solutions to every problem. And if you’re trying to get toned arms ASAP there are multiple ways to do arm exercises. In my experience, the basic exercises done with advanced techniques for maximum intensity always provide the best and fastest results. So stick to the basics, ignore the flashy gadgets, and you’ll be well on your way to sexy arm stardom!
Author Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise expert and former arm fat sufferer, is an expert on arm exercises for women. Discover how to get sexy and toned arms right now by exploring her blog on arm exercises.