Many women would agree that slimming up the upper arms is one of the toughest challenge. That’s because, together with the buttocks, this is the place where you can quickly store fat. Wouldn’t it be amazing if they could burn fats as fast as it stores them?
If you’re looking to tone up your upper arms, we have sourced out 5 exercised to get your started on eliminating the stubborn fats! Whats more, these workouts can be done without leaving your home! So let’s get crunching!
1. Plyometric push-ups
It may sound complicated, but it’s as simple as a ‘normal’ push-up in which your hands briefly come off the ground. By pushing yourself upwards, you make a small “jump”.
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2. Triceps dips
For this exercise, you’ll need to lean on a chair or a bed.
- Put your arms at shoulder width on the edge of the chair or bed.
- Slowly sink down in a squat until your arms are bent and your buttocks are just above the ground.
- Push yourself up again and repeat this process over and over.
- Do this exercise 3 x 15 times.
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3. Shoulder Press
This exercise will help to burn fats on the inside of your upper arms. You’ll need to use gym weights or homemade weights for this exercise.
- Hold a dumbbell (or weight) in each hand.
- Start with your hands at shoulder height.
- Bring both arms above your head at the same time and then down again.
- Repeat this exercise 3 x 15 times.
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4. Bicep curls
Tighten your biceps with this exercise. You will need to use weights for this exercise.
- Hold a dumbbell (or weight) in each hand.
- Start with your hands next to your body.
- Raise your forearms to the level of your chest and then lower them again.
- Repeat this exercise 3 x 15 times.
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5. Lateral raises
You’ll get your fats burning in no time with this exercise! What we love about this exercise is that exercises your whole arm. Use your weights again with this exercise.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- Start with your arms next to your body.
- Raise your arms sideways until they are fully stretched in a straight line.
- Hold your arms for a few seconds and slowly bring them down again.
- Repeat this exercise 3 x 15 times.
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