There is nothing that looks better under a tank top than a pair of shapely shoulders and well-toned arms, which is why the following exercises need to be a part of your summer body workout.
- Bicep Curls – You can do these with either dumbbells or barbells.There are many different variations to the bicep curl as well. One of my favorites is "Preacher Curl" this specific bicep exercise reaches the full bicep which creates a full bellied bicep muscle and can be done both with either dumbbells,straight bar or ez-curl bar. In my opinion the Preacher Curl is a must exercise in building a beautiful, full bicep you can be proud of.
- Bench Dips – Great for your triceps. Sit on a bench and then slide your butt off the side while your arms are still holding you erect. Slowly bend your arms and lower your body toward the floor, then rise again. This exercise is my #1 favorite for Triceps and I like to also add weight to my lap while doing the bench dips to make it harder and build my triceps stronger. I just use a 45lb plate and lay it one my lap before putting up my feet on the bench. It does take some maneuvering unless you have a partner who can place the plate on you lap and take it off. I like to do it on my own because you learn how and you also learn not to count on having help. Try it will a lighter plate to get the feel of how to get into position first to do to the dips and also use lighter weight till you are stronger to use heavier weight if you choose too.Dips also can be done on the dips bars which is a harder, but very effective and you should try once you get strong at the bench dips. The bar dips you can add weight as well with a belt which clips the plates to you to add the resistances just as the plate in your lap does when doing the bench dips. Again don't try until you are strong and ready.
- Pushups – This classic is still the best way to tone the entire arm and the shoulders.I have never believed in women's pushups and believe women can do the male style pushups if they set their minds to it. Start with one and just keep trying them in your workouts so your muscles get used to the movement.Eventually your muscles will get stronger and one pushup will turn in to two and up. Don't be afraid of them and just get down and do them. Your chest and shoulders will show the benefits.
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press- Hold two dumbbells at shoulder level, then slowly raise above your head and lower again. A must exercise and great mass builder!
- Lateral Raise – Hold two dumbbells down at your side, slowly raise them to either side. Also a must exercise for you shoulders.This builds that beautiful cap on the side of your deltoids that most women love to attain. It is a tough muscle for most women unless you're genitally gifted, but if you work it you will love how it shapes the top and sides of you deltoids giving you a wider, sexy look. These should be done both side and front to work the full deltoid muscle and give it that round fullness that looks so appealing on both women and men. It's a smaller muscle so you don't need to go super heavy with this exercise and really shouldn't. Concentrate more on doing the exercise correctly, strict and use good form while doing both front and side lateral raises. I am stronger doing front raises rather than the sides and you may also find you're stronger at one more than the other which is normal.
Start working those arms, building and shaping your sexiest arms ever! Not only for summer but for life.
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