How To Do Some Easy Arm Exercises

Most women cringe at the site of a sleeveless shirt due to feeling self conscious about how their arms will look. They also worry if they work their arms out that they may become to masculine looking. With the proper arm exercises, women can develop sexy and toned arms in no time. 
 
Like with any other exercise program, having the proper equipment is essential for success. First, check you local retail stores for small free weights. Pick them up and get a feel for the ones your like. You should choose a weight that is heavy enough to make you work your muscles, but light enough that you can do max repetitions.
 
When doing arm exercises it is important to remember these tips...

1. Perform all exercises slowly! Moving slowly causing your muscles to engage longer, this helps you get the most out of every repetition.

2. To avoid injuries start out with lights weights and build up to heavier ones slowly.

3. Do not push yourself causing you to overwork your muscles.

4. Before beginning any type of fitness program you should consult with your health care professional.

Now that you know how to keep yourself safe and injury free, it is time for the exercises. Here are 3 simple arm exercises for women that will have you bringing out those sleeveless shirts in no time.

Bicep Curl:

The bicep curl tones the front of your upper arms. In order to do this exercise, grab your weights and hold your arms down by your side with your palms facing your thighs. One arm at a time, slowly rotate your hand so your palm is facing out. Next, bend your elbow pulling your forearm up into your shoulder. Slowly let your arm fall down to its original
position. Repeat this 25 times per arm.

Triceps Press:

This exercise will tone the back of your upper arm, the part that most women have problems with. To start pick up your weights, and get into a comfortable stance with your feet shoulder width apart. Move one foot forward far enough so your body starts to automatically lean forward as well. Next, lean forward so that your chest is over your front knee, but not touching your knee. From this position push the weights back until your arms become straight. It should feel like you are trying to reach the ceiling behind you. Make sure that you do not pull your head down; you want to be looking forward the entire time. Repeat this 25 times.

Deltoid Press:

This will tone your shoulder muscles, and helps to develop your biceps and triceps. To do this exercise simply stand with your feet shoulder width apart, and with the weights in your hands slightly higher than your shoulders and raise your arms straight up. Make sure your palms are facing forward, and do not rotate them inward. Do this routine 25 times for optimal results.

To add to your workout you can do 2 sets of 25 repetitions, or increase the amount of your weights.

If you follow these simple arm exercises for women you will feel self confident enough in no time to start those wearing sleeveless shirts. These exercises are simple, and can be fit into your day no matter how busy your are.