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Get Skinnier Arms

If you want to get skinnier arms, there are 3 simple measures you need to consider in order to make this happen.  With this aide, you WILL be able to begin the voyage toward sexy, toned arms like you by no means thought possible.

#1 – Melt away the Fat>

A high amount of body fat is the most common reason for large arms.  In order to get skinnier arms it is essential to melt the extra fat that is covering your arms.  This step is the key to unveling the transformation of your arms.

When we talk about burning fat, this is acieved by performing cardiovascular exercise.  When choosing a cardiovascular exercise to trim your arms, you want to choose an exercise that involves the entire body.  Using an elliptical machine, either in your home or at the gym, allows you to move the entire lower body and upper body in a fluid, non-jarring motion.  If you do not have access to this equipment walking and jogging, inside, outside or on a treadmill, are other good cardio choices.  Swimming is also an excellent choice for arm slimming cardio.  Whichever exercise you choose, make sure you are comfortable with the exercise and enjoy doing it.  Also, it is a good idea to vary your cardio exercises day by day.

Performing the generic cardio routine for 30 mintues a day will not help you get any closer to your goal to get skinnier arms.  You will need to vary your intensity in order to achieve the best results.  After performing a brief 2 mintue warm-up you will start your cardio circuit.  When first beginning this program, you will pefrom a high-intensity interval (75% or greater) for 3 minutes and then a low-intensity interval (60% or lower) for 3 minutes.  You will complete this circuit 3 times.  Then it’s time to tone!

#2 – Shape that Muscle

Burning excess fat and sculpting muscle must coincide with each other.  As the fat melts away, stronger, sexier arms should be revealed.  The three muscle groups which you wish to concentrate on for skinnier arms are the shoulders, biceps and triceps.  When selecting your weight for these exercises you will want to choose the heaviest weight (or resistance band) that allows you to finish only 8 to 12 reps with great form.  Most standard exercises to get you going:
    

  •     Shoulder Press – Sit upright in a seat with feet flat on the floor.  Hold a fat in each hand, to some extent over shoulder level with your back straight, palms forward and your elbows out to the side.  Lift the arms up above your head, pause, then gradually lower the arms to the starting position.  Repeat for 8 to 12 reps.

 

  •     Bicep Curl – Stand with your feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent.  Hold a weight in each hand with your arms at the sides and palms facing inward.  Bring the arms up towards your shoulders with the palms facing up towards the ceiling. Pause somewhat at the top of the movement and then gradually lower the arms to the starting position.  

 

  •     Tricep Extension – For this exercise you will need a durable seat.  Sit on the edge of the chair with your pams on the front edge of the seat.  With the legs bent at 90 degrees (for beginners; if you’re far more advanced you can put the legs out straight with heels on the ground and toes pointing up) and your shoulders and elbows behind you, bend your elbows and lower the hips until your elbows make a 90-degree angle.  Then push up against the chair and lift the body up to the starting position.  Do maximum amount of repeitions with good form.

You will finish all three of these exercises (which will be one circuit) with no rest in between.  When you have completed the circuit, relax for two mins and after that repeat the circuit.  As you advance one can finish 3 circuits.

#3 – Improve The Metabolic Process
    
The key to long lasting success is to turn your body in to a fat burining machine.  When you stick to this guide and work large muscle groups using elevated intensity for short bursts, the body is switched on to excrete hormones which allow your body to burn up far more energy and fat for the next 12 to 24 hours.  In order to retain your sleek and trim arms you will need to be devoted to continuing exercise and healthy and balanced eating.

        


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