When it comes to sculpting toned arms, nothing beats a killer tricep workout.
Instead, focusing yourarm workoutson your triceps can help tighten your arms and prevent the dreaded arm sag.
If you want more toned arms, keep reading.
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After that, check outThe Ultimate ‘Turkey Wings’ Kettlebell Workout for Sagging Arms.
Bench Dips
First up in our tricep workout is the bench dip.
This is a simple and effective bodyweight exercise that will tone up your triceps.
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Step your feet forward, and place your hands on the edge of the bench.
Hover your body just in front of the bench with your arms straight.
Push back up to the starting position and repeat.
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The goal is to perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps. “This also helps avoid muscle imbalances.
Holding a single dumbbell in one hand.
Engage your triceps to raise the dumbbell straight up until your arm is fully extended.
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Maintain a slight bend at the top to prevent your elbow from locking out.
Slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
it’s possible for you to use your free arm for balance during this exercise.
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Complete your reps on one side before doing them on the other.
Lift the dumbbells slightly above your chest with a neutral grip, meaning your palms will face each other.
Next, press the dumbbells together and hold them together as you press them straight toward the ceiling.
Once your arms are straight, slowly lower the dumbbells while keeping them pressed together.
“Start with light dumbbells, and increase the weight incrementally to ensure your form doesn’t suffer.
check that your triceps stay parallel to the floor throughout the movement to get the desired effect.”
Here’s how to do kickbacks to tighten and tone those arms.
Stand with your knees slightly bent and a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing your hips.
Next, position your arms at 90-degree angles with your triceps parallel to the floor.
Then, straighten your arms to move the dumbbells up and back until your arms are straight.
Return to the starting position and repeat.
Do three sets of 10 to 12 reps.
