Whether you want upper body strength or toned, muscular looking arms doesn’t matter-you need to target the same muscle groups in your arms, shoulders and back. A combination of weights, high repetitions and a variety of movements will improve your strength. Muscle definition is determined by what you eat because body fat is the layer over the muscles so the lower that is, the more ‘ripped’ you look. So how do you plan to get started?
Arm Workouts Need Back Workouts
Personal trainers understand from years of experience that targeting one body part isn’t going to bring you success. The whole body works together so you need a strong back to support strong arms. You also need a strong core (abdominal muscles) to support your back and your legs and butt need to balance out your upper body. There is no way to avoid it- the best arm workout must be part of a full body workout.
The Best Arm Workouts To Start At Home.
Here are the best arm workouts you can easily do at home:
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Push ups (or press ups if you are American) are a fantastic full body exercise with a strong focus on the arms. The angle and width you place your hands at will change the muscles being worked. Elevating your hands (on a bench or step) or pressing from bent knees are a great beginner step to relieve some of the strain.
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Tricep dips can be done with the heel of your hands on a chair and your body bent at the knees facing away from the chair. You lower your body with your arms and feel the weight as you push back up to a 90 degree angle.
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Pull ups are working your biceps and back however they can be quite challenging at first. Lie under a table and use the edge of the table to lift your chin to the table from underneath while keeping your body straight and strong.
To truly get the best results you need to be coached on technique by a professional. For as little as $25 per session you can share a personal trainer with a friend and kickstart your strong arm poses for 2022!
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