5 Moves to Slim and Toned Arms
Target your biceps and triceps from multiple angles. This routine will increase your upper body strength, while also working to firm your muscles. It’s important to note that this workout will not add excessive mass to your arms, but will provide you with a femininely fit upper body.
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An added bonus of weight training, is that a greater lean body mass will increase your metabolism! This means that you will burn more calories throughout the day, not only from your arms, but from all over your body!
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5 Moves to Slim and Toned Arms
What you need: a chair or bench / a set of light dumbbells (3-5 lbs.) / a set of medium dumbbells (8-15 lbs.)
What to do: Perform 10 reps of each exercise and immediately move on to the next move. Rest for up to 60 seconds between each round. Complete 3-5 rounds. We’ve included instructional videos for each exercise, below.
1. Tricep Chair Dips
2. Traditional Bicep Curls
3. Overhead Tricep Extension
4. Hammer Curls
5. Tricep Kickbacks
Instructional Videos
Tricep Chair Dips
Traditional Bicep Curls
Overhead Tricep Extension
Hammer Curls
Tricep Kickbacks
These 5 moves to slim and toned arms can be performed up to 5 times per week. The more often that you can complete this routine, the better! You’ll feel stronger and more confident than ever!