It happens in a moment- you put on your favorite tank top and then BAM! You see the flab under your arms flying. It can sneak up on you. This even happens to ladies who work out often (ahem…like me).
Flabby arms are caused by excess fat accumulation or loss of skin elasticity due to age. This is an area that needs special attention. I’m finding out that hiking and mountain biking isn’t enough for me to tackle these problem areas.
Regardless of the cause, we can all agree that flabby arms are not as attractive as when they are toned. Women may struggle with losing arm fat mainly because they are exercising the wrong muscles and body parts.
To deal with flabby arms, you must target the triceps and the biceps. If you have been struggling with toning your arms, here are the best arm exercises to get those beautiful sculpted arms. For each exercise, start with 2-3 reps, 8-10 times.
Like all of the workout ideas and tips I post- you can take these arm exercises outdoors!
Triceps Dips
Undeniably, this is one of the most effective arm exercises for flabby arms because it targets the triceps where the fat has accumulated. It’s a simple workout which requires a sturdy bench or chair. All you have to do is face the opposite direction and put your hands on the bench or chair with your feet slightly forward. It’s vital that your hands are behind your back. You can then lift and lower your body using the strength from your arms. To target the triceps muscles, keep your elbows at a 90-degree angle as you move up and down.
Good Old-Fashioned Push-Ups
Most people think that push-ups are for abs. Though true, push-ups can also help tone down arm fat since the triceps are involved. To perform push-ups, lay on the floor and support your body with your toes and hands. Your hands should be on the floor, and your arms should be bent slightly. Lower and lift your chest whilst inhaling and exhaling. If you are new to push-ups, you can start with 10 or 20 per day and increase the number with time.
Tricep Extensions
Another effective arm exercise for flabby arms is tricep extensions. This workout also targets the tricep. What we love most about it is its simplicity. To perform a tricep extension, you need a dumbbell which should be held at the back of your head with both hands. Your palms should face the ceiling as you hold the dumbbell, and your elbows should be next to your eyes. After assuming this position, you can lift the dumbbell without moving the elbows. As you do this, you will notice the source of strength coming from the triceps. If you want to spice things up, you can perform counter push-ups on a table. This variation will also have the same effect on flabby arms.
The Windmill
This may not seem like this is doing anything, but this arm exercise will provide you with greater flexibility and stretch. This is important as you start exercising your arms more so you don’t tear a tendon, etc. To begin, you’ll raise both arms in front of you-parallel to the ground. Together, swing them up and behind you in a circular motion (like windmill blades). Repeat this motion 20 times backwards, then 20 times forward.
Hug a Tree
For this workout, you will need a pair of dumbbells which should be moved as if you are hugging a tree. The arms should be on the same level as the shoulders. Hug a tree is similar to lifting weights, only that our goal here is to eliminate fat on the biceps and triceps. To ensure you don’t tire quickly, make sure that the dumbbells are lighter.
Opposite Arm & Leg Lift
The last workout on our list of arm exercises for flabby arms is the opposite arm and leg lift. As the name suggests, you should raise one arm as you lift the opposite leg and vice versa while you are down on your fours. The opposite arm and leg lift won’t only get rid of arm fat, but it will stretch your back and strengthen your leg muscles.
Final Thoughts
These six arm exercises for flabby arms will eliminate excess arm fat and strengthen the bicep and tricep muscles. If you have always wondered how to get rid of arm fat, you can incorporate at least three or four of the above workouts into your routine. As beneficial as these arm exercises are at getting rid of underarm fat, you must also complement your efforts with a healthy diet.
