3 Simple Arm Toning Exercises

Losing excess weight is not complete unless you are able to tone your muscles. This true especially for overly obese women who managed to lose their excess weight: no matter how much weight you lose, the flabby arms will always be there. Two main culprits of flabby arms are extreme weight loss and the aging process. Arm toning exercises would be the best solution to get rid of your problematic flabby arms.



While there are surgical procedures that you can turn to, there are natural ways to achieve toned arms. Why not learn some effective toning exercises and save yourself of spending extra cash?



Try these 3 arm toning exercises:



The Bicep Curl



This is a very simple exercise that you can easily perform. The bicep curl is best done with the aid of a barbell. There is no need to lift weights like bodybuilders do. You can begin with a weight that you are comfortable lifting. As you progress, you can adjust on the weights.

Step #1 - Starting position: stand with feet slight apart. Keep your back straight. Maintain both feet's alignment with your shoulders.



Step #2 - You can now start lifting the barbell up with both hands. It has to reach above your pectoral muscles. When you lift the barbell up, your chest must follow a rhythm. Maintain your back's upright position. Your elbows have to be by your side all the time.

Steps #3 - Slowly lower the barbell to starting position.



Alternate Dumbbell Curl Exercise



The alternate dumbbell curl routine lifts the weights one arm at a time. This is one of the most used arm toning exercises.

Step #1 - Begin with the starting position: feet parallel to the shoulders.

Step #2 - You'll need two dumbbells on both hands. Starting with the right arm, left the dumbbell up and slightly touches your right shoulder. Don't forget to keep your back straight all the time.

Step #3 - Slowly put the right arm down and go back to starting position.

Repeat the procedure with your left arm.



Skull Crushers Routine



The skull crushers exercise focus on your triceps. There is a proper way of performing this exercise to ensure that you do not get injured. You will need a lightweight barbell and a bench press for this routine.



Step #1 - Starting position: lie on back on the bench while holding the barbell.

Step #2 - Lift the barbell over your head. Your palms should face the roof as you lift the barbell up. Lift the barbell slowly. Keep your arms straight as you lift the weight.



Step #3 - Carefully lower the barbell down and go back to starting position.



The secret to the success of these 3 arm toning exercises is to ensure that you have proper positioning at all times. Correct pacing of movements is also important to avoid injuries. All these exercises should not be rushed since you are dealing with weights here. If you take these reminders to heart, you'll have fabulous-looking and toned arms in no time.