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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Upper Arm Exercises for Women


Here are some upper arm exercises for women you can do at home. Good to know since halter tops, camisoles and other sleeveless or strapless fashions call for toned arms, right? So some upper arm exercises for women might be in order.
How do incline dumbbell curls, cable curls, hammer dumbbell curls, dumbbell tricep extensions, bench dips, overhead dumbbell presses, upright rows sound? Those are some good beginner weight training exercises that can tone and shape your biceps and triceps.
If need be, for weights you can use plastic milk jugs filled with water or sand to give you whatever weight you desire.
Aside from strengthening and toning, working with free weights can help develop your coordination and improve your balance.
Looking more for a arms and cardio workout? Swimming, spinning, boxing, kickboxing, kayaking, or a rowing machines are good for that.
Beyond Mere Upper Arm Exercises for Women
For serious results you can also do combination sets. Then supersets.
You see, if the muscles get tired, they will work harder. You can use a light weight or you can take on a heavier weight. Just maintain the proper form.
So other upper arm exercises for women would include dumbbell isolation curls, EZ bar curls, standing dumbbell curls, triceps extensions with rope, rope curls, triceps kickbacks, lying dumbbell extensions, and close grip bench presses. Do twelve repetitions of each for three sets.
If you prefer push ups are good for the upper arm exercises for women. You can begin with two sets of wall pushups and when you are ready, you can do two sets of pushups on your knees.
Not only do these help tone your upper arms, pushups also help the bustline. Getting your biceps ready for display.

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