3 Quick And Effective Flabby Arm Exercises

By on July 26, 2012
3 quick and effective flabby arm exercises

If you’ve been running and losing weight, but you still find yourself with a pair of flabby arms, then maybe you’re lacking something in your regimen. Aside from proper diet and regular cardio exercise, strength training is also important to help you get stronger, leaner, and healthier. According to the staff at Mayo clinic, strength training can reduce your body fat, increase your lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently.

Some examples of strength training workouts are flabby arm exercises. Because the arms don’t always get thin in proportion with the rest of your body if you only do cardio exercises such as running and briskwalking, these three exercises should help you remove those unsightly flabs.

Before Doing the Exercises

Some exercises have several variations; look for one that would suit your fitness goals. It’s also best to consult your doctor about your exercise routine, especially if you have any major health condition.


Scarecrow Workout Technique

scarecrow arm exercise for flabby arms

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Not only is this technique good for your arms, but it is also beneficial for your core and shoulders; it doesn’t even require any special equipment. Adding this technique to your exercise routine should tone and strengthen your muscles while burning calories for losing or maintaining your weight.

1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2.Bend your arms at a 90-degree angle.
3.Point one hand up and the other down.
4.Lift and lower your arms alternately so that one should be up and the other down, and move back and forth between your arms.
5.Do this while performing other exercise moves.

Once you feel comfortable with the technique, you can make it more challenging by lifting dumbbells while performing this technique.

Bicep Curls with Dumbbells

dumbell curls for flabby arms

This workout is another great exercise that is commonly done for toning up flabby arms. It targets the bicep muscles found in the front of your upper arm. Once you tone these muscles, you will feel more confident in wearing tube dresses, tank tops, and other sleeveless outfits.

1.Stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand.
2.The starting position would be your arms relaxed against the front of your thighs, with your palms facing away from your body.
3.Bend your right elbow, bringing your right hand with the dumbbell up towards your shoulder.
4.Once your elbow is fully bent, extend your arm back to its starting position, while at the same time bending your left elbow until your left hand reaches your shoulder.

Triceps Pushdown with Machine

tricep pushdown for flabby arms

While working on your biceps will make your arms look toned, the real part of your arm where fat and flab are stored are in the triceps, which are found at the back of your upper arm. According to international fitness expert Rylan Duggan, who is also author of the book “Totally Toned Arms, Get Michelle Obama Arms in 21 Days,” said that flabby arms are caused by excess weight and lack of exercise, especially in toning the muscles. Because the triceps muscle doesn’t get much exercise in everyday activities, even thin women get flabby arms too. If you workout in a gym, you can tone your arms using the triceps pushdown machine.

Here’s how it works:

1.Position yourself so that your elbows should be at a 90-degree angle as you hold the handles from a seated position.
2.Slowly pull the handles down, with your hands facing your body and your arms remaining slightly bent through the entire extension.
3.Return to your starting position and repeat the motion.

Remember that when using exercise machines that you are not familiar with, ask a fitness instructor on how to use it right so you can give a maximum effort and get the maximum benefit without hurting yourself.


About Sara

Sara is head writer and editor for TimeForTheNewYou.com. She's a health enthusiast and has been writing about health and weight loss related issues for more than 4 years. She's also the mother of a beautiful boy named Sam.

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