If you want toned arms you shouldn’t have to endure a massive headache. And that’s what all the flabby arm marketing spin-offs have given you: a headache.
I know because I used to be one of them.
To make matters even more confusing, sometimes the science isn’t clear and it has to be interpreted. And human interpretation is subject to error.
But the good news is that I’ve already done all the arm toning homework for you! Why have I done this? Because I don’t think it’s fair for every women wishing to get lean and sexy arms to have to sift through insane amounts of information.
So without further ado, here is my critique of overhead triceps extensions to get toned arms:
1. Overview: Because of the stress this exercise can put on the female elbow joint and because of the difficulty in getting a heavy bar overhead, I do NOT recommend this exercise. If you can overcome these two obstacles, however, you should consider doing it.
2. How to do it: Find a bench with lower back support. Grab an ez-bar with an overhand grip. Sit on the bench while keeping your arms in a vertical position. Dig into the ground with your heels and keep your abs very tight. Slowly lower the bar to the bottom of your neck, then raise it.
3. High frequency mistakes: Not tightening the core with sufficient force. Allowing the elbows to move around. Letting the back arch far beyond its normal curvature. And working through excessive wrist joint stress.
4. To do or not to do: You should not do this exercise. It puts too much stress on the elbow joint and it’s very difficult to get a heavy ez-bar over your head. And using heavy weights is critical to rapid arm toning.
Choosing which exercises to include in your arm toning program is critical for long term health. After all, what’s the point of getting lean and toned arms if you end up with worn out joints, or even worse, a permanent injury? So stay healthy during your sexy arm journey!
Writer Katherine Crawford, an exercise physiologist and former arm fat sufferer, instructs women on how to tone up arms with ease. Figure out how to get sexy arms by exploring her website about how to shake weight without gimmicks now!