Flabby arms look as bad as a jiggly tummy. They make you look older, unfit, and on top of that sleeveless clothes are just out of the question! In fact, flabby arms can ruin your entire look even if you have a perfect figure. This can affect your confidence and create a negative body image.
All said and done, how do we get rid of flabby arms? And more importantly, what causes them? Read to find out!
Exercises For Flabby Arms
1. Triceps Dips
If you are working out at home, place your arms on a chair or bench and elevate your feet by putting a stool under them.
Steps
- Assume the starting position by placing your arms behind your back, gripping a bench or the rack.
- From the starting position, slowly lower yourself. Keep your body upright and your elbows, tucked close to your sides.
- Concentrate on lowering your body only with the triceps. Ensure that your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
- After this, push your body back up using only your triceps. Repeat.
2. Push-Ups
Push-ups are primarily chest exercises, but they also work the triceps as a secondary muscle. They are one of the most common measures of strength.
Steps
- Place your hands with the palms facing downward on the floor, shoulder-width apart, with a slight bend in your arms. Keep your feet together. Support your weight on your hands and toes.
- Lower yourself until your chest is almost touching the floor. Inhale as you do this.
- Exhale and push your body up back to the first position.
- Steady yourself at the top and repeat.
3. Tricep Kickbacks
Tricep kickbacks require two light dumbbells. If you don’t have any at home, you can use one-liter water bottles.
Steps
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand.
- While you are standing, bend your knees slightly, keeping your back straight, and bend forward slightly. Your body should be almost parallel to the floor. Keep your head up and your arms close to your sides such that there is a 90-degree angle between your forearm and upper arm.
- Keep your shoulders locked to your sides while extending your arms back. Focus on the contraction of your triceps only.
- Hold for two seconds and lower your arms to the starting position. Avoid swinging your arms.
- Repeat.
4. Tricep Extensions
Tricep extension is an amazing exercise for triceps and helps to make the triceps stronger and more toned.
Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands, with the thumbs wrapped around it for better grip. The dumbbell should be held behind your head, and your palms must face the ceiling.
- Your upper arms should be close to your head. The elbows should be close to your eyes and perpendicular to the floor.
- Lower your upper arms until the weight is touching the upper part of your back. Don’t move your elbows. Keep them locked close to your ears.
- Use your triceps to raise the dumbbell up with your arms fully extended over your head. Exhale as you do this.
5. Bent Over Row
To perform a bent over row, you will need a barbell. A set of dumbbells can also be used as an alternative.
Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grab a barbell with your palms facing down.
- Bend forward and slightly bend your knees. Keep your back straight. Your torso should be parallel to the floor, and your head pointed up.
- Keep your elbows close to your body. Breathe out, and pull the bar towards your chest, just below your ribs. Exhale as you do this.
- At this position, squeeze your back muscles and hold.
- Lower the bar down to the starting position, just around your knees. Repeat.
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