Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : December 8, 2017 1:33 PM IST
Do you have the tendency to put on fat in your arms? A few exercises can help reduce the fat from the back of your upper arms. Although there is no single best exercise for toning the arms in a short period, a combination of endurance training, aerobic and floor exercises can give you amazing results. According to fitness expert Mamtaa Joshi, these exercises target the individual muscles of your biceps and triceps to give them a good definition and shape.
1. Triceps dip
Triceps dip is a very effective exercise for strengthening, developing and toning your triceps. Though it primarily works on your triceps it also engages the muscles of your forearms, shoulders, chest, abdomen and back.
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2. Circle arms with weights
This exercise helps tone up your biceps even though you do not make a full circle arm movement. It also works on your chest and shoulders. Keep your back straight and your elbows bent while you perform arm circles with weights to avoid any injury. You must also know these 5 laws of biceps training.
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3. Air boxing or shadow boxing
Air boxing which is the act of punching into the air without an opponent. It is an intense calorie and fat-burning workout and helps build strength and definition in your biceps. It is an excellent aerobic workout and also benefits your heart and lungs.
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