It can be a sign of age or weight loss, but many women develop loose skin under their arms that they desperately want to get rid of. These arm exercises for women are a way to help women be rid of, or at least lessen these so called "batwings."
Depending on your condition, you need to realize that these exercises will not eliminate the problem in all cases. If, for example, you have lost a lot of weight, you will reduce the problem but not get rid of it completely. And if surgery is not an option for you, these will certainly help. You'll be increasing your muscle size, not only giving you less loose skin but increasing your strength as well. And there's a way to use these same exercises to reduce you stomach fat as well.
Just add a Pilates ball to the routine for the extra benefits. This large, rubber, air filled ball is sometimes known as a stabilization ball. That's because if you do the routine on the ball you'll be forced to stabilize yourself. That means using just about all the muscles in your body. The extra benefits make using the ball well worth the extra effort that is needed to do the workout.
The stabilization ball is optional, but you will need a couple of inexpensive free weights. These dumbbells should be between 3 and 5 pounds depending on your strength. Hold one dumbbell in each hand.
Sit on the ball or stool with a weight in each hand. Get yourself in a good balanced position then do the following:
Start by forming a 90 degree angle with your elbow. Your upper arm should be parallel to the floor while your lower arm with the weights in each hand should be pointing to the ceiling. Be sure you are sitting up straight so you feel a little stretch in your back as well.
Now, like a football referee signaling a touchdown, you want to lift your upper arms straight up to the ceiling. At this point make sure the palms of your hands with the weights in them are facing each other. If you are doing this on a stabilization ball, your stomach muscles will also begin to tighten as you work to remain balanced.
Next you want to lower the weights slowly behind your head until your elbows are bent and pointing to the ceiling. Keeping this simple motion slow is important for two reasons. First you'll reduce the chance of injury. And second, if you're moving too fast the weights will simply be falling and you won't be using your muscles.
Next you will lift the weights back over your head. Again this is done slowly. Repeat this motion 10 to 12 times, take short rest, and do it again 10 to 12 times. If possible try to do three sets of 10 reps. You'll feel a small burning in your biceps and triceps. This is good as it tells you that you are doing the exercise right and giving your muscles a proper workout.
Once doing three sets becomes easy, it's time to increase the amount of weight you use.
These arm exercises are relatively simple and soon you'll notice the flabby skin decrease as your muscles grow. But if it seems too hard, there's no reason you can't start slower. Eliminate the stabilization ball and add it as you become stronger. The same goes for the weights. Start with less and work your way up. Do fewer reps or sets to start and gradually increase these as well. Don't make it too hard on yourself or you'll give up too soon. By the same token, don't make it too easy. Realize that with less weight and without the ball your results will be slower, but you will still see results.
These arm exercises for women are great, whether you are looking to reduce batwings or simply get stronger and look more toned. Do them and you'll soon be looking and feeling better. - 15438
Depending on your condition, you need to realize that these exercises will not eliminate the problem in all cases. If, for example, you have lost a lot of weight, you will reduce the problem but not get rid of it completely. And if surgery is not an option for you, these will certainly help. You'll be increasing your muscle size, not only giving you less loose skin but increasing your strength as well. And there's a way to use these same exercises to reduce you stomach fat as well.
Just add a Pilates ball to the routine for the extra benefits. This large, rubber, air filled ball is sometimes known as a stabilization ball. That's because if you do the routine on the ball you'll be forced to stabilize yourself. That means using just about all the muscles in your body. The extra benefits make using the ball well worth the extra effort that is needed to do the workout.
The stabilization ball is optional, but you will need a couple of inexpensive free weights. These dumbbells should be between 3 and 5 pounds depending on your strength. Hold one dumbbell in each hand.
Sit on the ball or stool with a weight in each hand. Get yourself in a good balanced position then do the following:
Start by forming a 90 degree angle with your elbow. Your upper arm should be parallel to the floor while your lower arm with the weights in each hand should be pointing to the ceiling. Be sure you are sitting up straight so you feel a little stretch in your back as well.
Now, like a football referee signaling a touchdown, you want to lift your upper arms straight up to the ceiling. At this point make sure the palms of your hands with the weights in them are facing each other. If you are doing this on a stabilization ball, your stomach muscles will also begin to tighten as you work to remain balanced.
Next you want to lower the weights slowly behind your head until your elbows are bent and pointing to the ceiling. Keeping this simple motion slow is important for two reasons. First you'll reduce the chance of injury. And second, if you're moving too fast the weights will simply be falling and you won't be using your muscles.
Next you will lift the weights back over your head. Again this is done slowly. Repeat this motion 10 to 12 times, take short rest, and do it again 10 to 12 times. If possible try to do three sets of 10 reps. You'll feel a small burning in your biceps and triceps. This is good as it tells you that you are doing the exercise right and giving your muscles a proper workout.
Once doing three sets becomes easy, it's time to increase the amount of weight you use.
These arm exercises are relatively simple and soon you'll notice the flabby skin decrease as your muscles grow. But if it seems too hard, there's no reason you can't start slower. Eliminate the stabilization ball and add it as you become stronger. The same goes for the weights. Start with less and work your way up. Do fewer reps or sets to start and gradually increase these as well. Don't make it too hard on yourself or you'll give up too soon. By the same token, don't make it too easy. Realize that with less weight and without the ball your results will be slower, but you will still see results.
These arm exercises for women are great, whether you are looking to reduce batwings or simply get stronger and look more toned. Do them and you'll soon be looking and feeling better. - 15438
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