It seems that getting toned arms has become more of an art than a science. Why? Because many women have fallen prey to the art of marketing spin instead of listening to the science of exercise principles.
I know because I used to be one of them.
To make matters even more confusing, sometimes the science isn’t clear and it has to be interpreted. And human interpretation is subject to error.
Having said that, not all hope is lost in your quest to get toned arms. Why? Because I’ve been sifting through the ambiguity for quite some time now. And I’m ready to share.
So without further ado, here is my critique of overhead triceps extensions to get toned arms:
1. Overview: Because of the stress this exercise can put on the female elbow joint and because of the difficulty in getting a heavy bar overhead, I do NOT recommend this exercise. If you can overcome these two obstacles, however, you should consider doing it.
2. Technical overview: Secure a low bench with lower back support. Grab an ezbar with an overhand grip, sit on the bench and dig into the ground with the back part of your foot. Maintain your arms above your head. Keep your abs very tight and slowly lower the bar to the base of your neck. Bring it back up and repeat.
3. Most common errors: Letting the elbows bow in and out. Allowing the back to bend out of alignment. Not keeping the abs extremely tight. And ignoring wrist pain.
4. Bottom line: Because of the difficulty in getting a heavy ez-bar overhead and because of the stress on the elbow joint, I do not recommend this exercise for the majority of women. However, you could experiment with it and see how your body reacts.
Choosing which exercises to include in your arm toning program is critical for long term health. After all, what’s the point of getting lean and toned arms if you end up with worn out joints, or even worse, a permanent injury? So stay healthy during your sexy arm journey!




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