Many people think that once they hit 40, everything changes.
One common trouble area isyour arms.
Trust usyour arms will seriously thank you!
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Sitting at a bad desk setup
Sitting at a desk all dayis bad enough for your health.
Pretty soon, you’ll come to work looking like you had a cage fight the previous night.
Always use good ergonomics.
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Keep your keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc.
in good positions, and consider getting some helpful ergonomic gear.
Using your phone too much
Be honest: What was your screen time last week?
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Avoid excessive phone usage or, at the very least, spread out your screen time.
It’s not only good for your arms, but it’s also good for your life.
Always use good technique and get coaching if you need it.
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Your arms, just like any muscle group, repair and grow while at rest.
If you’re training correctly, isolate your arms once or twice a week.
That’s why it’s important to counteract that.
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Not stretchingis a major no-no.
So stretch your wrists, biceps, and triceps throughout the day.
Also, take little breaks to move your body.
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The best posture is one that’s moving.
Consuming too much junk food
Want to avoid flabby arms?
Well, take a look at the rest of your body first.
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The last of these daily habits that destroy your arms after 40 is eating too much junk food.
Ultimately, there’s no such thing as “spot reduction.”
