Jiggly Arm Flab And Wide Curls
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010There are lots of exercises out there for getting toned arms. And there are lots of opinions on what exercises are best. So many opinions that most women are left with a serious case of analysis paralysis.
Maybe you are frustrated with all the advice.
If so, I have the solution. You see, I’ve been researching arm exercises for a very long time and I am ready to share my findings.
So without further ado, here is my critique of wide-grip curls for reducing fat arms:
1. Overview: This variation of the regular barbell curls puts more stress on the inside part of the biceps. The part that makes contact with your arm pit. When done correctly, it’s an excellent exercise for the biceps. You just have to be careful with the stress it can put on your wrists.
2. Technical jump start: Stand erect with your core contracted. Grab a barbell with a wide underhand grip. Raise the weight in a controlled manner. Then slowly lower it in a controlled manner.
3. Frequent mistakes: Jerking the weight back once it’s close to the top. Allowing the elbows to move around. Flexing and extending the forearms when contracting the muscle. Not keeping the chest up and shoulders back. And using momentum to get the barbell up.
4. Bottom line: This is an excellent exercise for toning the upper arms. Every women wishing to get sexy arms should make this exercise a staple. The only thing you have to watch out for is the wrist strain. So experiment with different grips and angles if it becomes an issue.
Losing arm fat with the right exercises shouldn’t be like finding a needle in a haystack. Once you ignore all the marketing hype and stick to what has been proven by research, you’ll get outstanding results. And remember, if an exercise is really flashy then you are better served steering clear of it. The best exercises are the basic ones done with intensity.
Author Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise physiologist and former flabby arms casualty, instructs women on how to lose loose arm fat fast. Unearth how to get sexy and toned arms by exploring her blog about upper arm lifts for women now!