How to Build Sculpted Arms

Strong arms are the keystone of a comprehensive workout program. The stronger your arms, the easier life becomes for you as their strength is not only for appearance but also daily activities such as baby lifting, carrying a heavy box, pushing or pulling something, etc. 

There are numerous exercises both indoor and outdoor, however only some of them target the upper body toning and shaping sculpted arms.

It is not mandatory to do heavy workouts. For a sculpted look you need only a couple of dumbbells and light weights. Among lots of arm exercises there are some effective ones and this article sheds light on them.

Overhead extension

Slightly bend your knees

  • Hold the dumbbell in your hands

  • Reach your hands behind your head

  • Hold the dumbbell in a vertical position

  • Bend your elbows

  • Lower the dumbbell further behind your head

  • Straighten your arms.

Bicep curl

  • Hold the dumbbell in your hand

  • Bend your elbows

  • Raise the dumbbell up to the shoulder

  • Bring your arms back to the initial position

      Two-arm kettlebell swing

Hang your arms in front of you and hold a kettlebell with your hands

  • Bend your knees

  • Lower the kettlebell between your knees

  • Make a swift movement, swing your arms forwards, up to eye level

Dumbbell punch

Hold the dumbbells keeping your knees loose and slightly bent

  • Raise your arms

  • Punch them straight in front of you, change each and keep the dumbbells at shoulder level.

Tricep push-ups

  • Straighten your arms in the push-up position

  • Place your knees on the ground and your hands together under your chest /closer than a regular push-up/

  • Bend your arms, bring your chest towards the ground

  • Keep your back straight and upper arms closer to the body

  • Straighten your arms back to the initial position.

Regularly repeating these simple exercises, you can strengthen your arm muscles. Be patient and in a few weeks you will see the results looking in the mirror.  Choose the exercises suiting your fitness level and remember to take into account the number of sets and repetitions so that your body doesn’t get injuries and traumas. Build your arms in no time just doing the exercises that are achievable both in the gym and at your place. Speaking of motivation and inspiration, you can turn to Avid advisers at www.avidtalks.com .