Arm Toning Exercises

The best arm toning exercises build lean sexy muscle, burn fat, and result in a firm toned look. And the only way to get sexy arms is with toning workout routines that do all 3 at once!

Any arm workout that strictly focuses on isolation will only waste your time and leave you feeling frustrated so be sure to stay away from isolation only routines and stick to arm workouts like the one below.

Start with 2 sets of 8 on each side of the first exercise. Continue with 12-15 reps of each of the next 4 exercises with minimal rest between exercises. After one circuit repeat two more times. Finish up with 2 sets of 8 on each side of the last exercise.

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Exercise
Dynamic Crossover Lunge 1. Start by holding a toning bar in front of you and standing with your feet parallel. 2. Step forward and across your body with your right leg. Proceed to drop your hips into a lunge position and keep your chest and toning bar facing the same direction as your lunging foot. 3. Return to the starting position and repeat for prescribed repetitions. 4. Repeat with the other leg. arm toning exercises tip: Use any weight that you can hold out in front of you and swing across the body as you rotate to lunge.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time
Reverse Flye with tubing 1) Secure door strap at chest height. 2) Stand shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent with one foot in front of the other (staggered stance). 3) Start position: Extend arms out in front at shoulder height and grasp each handle with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). 4) With elbows slightly bent pull arms back by squeezing shoulders blades together. 5) Return to start position. arm toning exercises tip: Off set the feet if it helps you to balance and keep the abs tight and arms straight as you squeeze the shoulder blades to pull the band back.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time
Kettlebell Clean/Shoulder Press with Squat 1. Start by holding kettlebells between your legs in a squatted position. 2. Forcefully stand up and pull the kettlebells to shoulder level. In one motion transition them on your arms to immediately proceed into a shoulder press. 3. Return kettlebells to shoulder level and complete a squat. 4. Return to the starting position and repeat for desired repetitions. arm toning exercises tip: You can also use dumbbells or a toning bar.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time
Tricep Extensions 1) Sit in upright position on a ball. Grasp DB’s rest it on corresponding thighs. 2) Start position: Lie onto back and bring the barbell to your chest. Press DB’s up so they are directly over the upper chest. 3) Lower the dumbells toward your forehead by bending elbows to 90°. Elbows should remain pointing forward. 4) Return to start position. 5) Remember to keep back and head straight in a neutral position - hyperextension or flexion may cause injury. Keep shoulder stabilized throughout movement. arm toning exercises tip: Keep hips up, abs tight, and elbows pointing to the sky.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time
Isometric Wall Squat with DB Curl 1. Start by sliding down a wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground. 2. Hold this position throughout the set. 3. Curl the dumbells up to shoulder level. 4. Return to the starting position and repeat. arm toning exercises tip: The goal here is to isolate so keep back on the wall and elbows as close to the wall as possible.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time
Elbow Stabilization 1. Form a plank position with your elbows and your feet keeping your body parallel to the floor. 2. Keeping your trunk tight and parallel lift up one elbow and rotate your trunk and shoulders. 3. Hold for a count of 2 and then return to the starting position and repeat with the other arm. 4. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions. arm toning exercises tip: Be sure to rotate the feet and tighten abs as you rotate back down to stabilize and protect the low back.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance Tempo Time

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