How to Define Your Upper Arms
Worried about wearing sleeveless tops or tank and tube tops? Is the extra fat on your arm the reason for it? Tone up and lose that extra flab of muscles on the upper arm with some steps. Here are the guidelines to define your upper arms:
Instructions
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Calculate your height and weight. Meet your doctor and ask him about the ideal weight for you.
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Go in for exercises that can trim tour upper arms. Hire a personal trainer, if necessary.
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Hold the dumb-bells in your hands. Keep your arms by your side. Now raise your weight up and down while elbows attached firmly to your body. Do 3 sets of 15 counts each. This exercise is known as biceps curl.
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Define the top muscles of upper arms by toning the biceps. Exercises such as hammer curl, angled biceps curl, biceps stretch, bent over flyes and wall outs are for toning up top muscles of upper arms.
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Tone up the underside muscles of the upper arms by working on the triceps. Overhead press, triceps dip, triceps stretch, backwards lift and triceps extension are some exercises for triceps.
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Perform these exercises after proper guidance from the personal.
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Go for power walking or swimming. Play tennis and basketball that requires movement of upper arm muscles.
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Eat a balanced diet. Reduce the amount of fats and carbohydrates. Consult your dietician for framing a suitable diet plan for you.
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Learn Yoga poses from a certified instructor. Perform selected poses such as sun salutation (surya namaskar), peacock pose (Mayurasana) and so on that would tone up your upper arms.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult with your doctor if you have spondylitis or frozen shoulder problem. Start the workouts only if your doctor permits.
Never indulge in any crash diet or exercise routine without professional guidance.
