4 Tips To Make Your Arm Exercises Ultra Effective
Sunday, October 18, 2009 by Guest Author
Every trainer has a different angle on how to do arm exercises. However, some angles are less effective than others. And if you’re using outdated techniques, you could be wasting too much time.
And in the worst of cases, you may fail to see any type of result from all your hard work. Now once you stop seeing results (if at all) your chances of abandonment sky rocket.
So without further ado, here are 4 tips to make your arm exercises ultra effective:
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. Aim for a forceful squeeze. This is most useful when performing any type of press down for the triceps area. By squeezing at the bottom, you’ll place the maximum amount of stress on your triceps. And maximum stress translates into maximum results.
3. Employ some negatives every so often. The positive portion of a bicep curl is when the weight comes up. Yet one of the most effective ways to accelerate arm toning is to focus on when the weight comes down. So next time you do a bicep curl, slow down the descent. You should feel a burning sensation!
4. Use heavy weights with lower repetitions. The idea that doing arm exercises with lighter weights and higher repetitions is optimal for arm toning is a myth. Don’t be afraid to use some really heavy weights in the 3-6 repetition range. As always, never let your form deviate.
Learning how to do arm exercises for women in the most effective manner doesn’t have to be difficult. The key is to ignore all the gadgets and flashy movements. After all, the most effective arm exercises are always the most basic ones done with a high level of intensity.
Author Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise expert and recent flabby arms sufferer, is an expert on arm exercises for women. Discover how to get sexy and toned arms right now by visiting her website on arm exercises.
