Effective Regimen: Achieve Toned, Wobble-Resistant Upper Arms for Females
Ready to sculpt those guns like a boss, ladies? Let's break free from the gym and build strong arms without shaking at home. Here's our fierce, no-gym arm workout that targets multiple upper body muscle groups, keeping your wallet happy and your style on fleek. No need for fancy equipment; we're going old school with just your bodyweight.
Don't have much time? No worries! This 5-move routine takes under 20 minutes.
Workout Overview
Time: 10-20 minutes
Equipment: A yoga mat for comfort and that insta-worthy aesthetic.
Exercises
- Superwomen's Punch-Down: Targets back, glutes, shoulders, and biceps.
- Commando Crawls: Torches chest, shoulders, core, and arms while testing your balance and stability.
- Eccentric Push-Ups: Skull-crushing, slow-mo variation to torch chest, triceps, back, and biceps.
- Bear Plank and Alternating T-Rex Raises: Attacks arms, shoulders, chest, back, and core, improving anti-rotational core strength and shoulder health.
- Aerial Bear Prowl: Calls upon shoulders, triceps, and core while adding a bad-ass, ninja feel to your workout.
Remember:
Rest for 15-30 seconds between exercises and complete 2-3 sets for each move to see results.
Warm-Up
Stretch it out for 2-3 minutes.
- Shoulder Rolls: Raise your shoulders towards your ears, roll them back, then down to neutral. Repeat 10 times.
- Torso Twists: Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms extended to the sides. Twist your torso to the right, then left, for 10 repetitions.
- Airsquats: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended overheard. Squat down, keeping the chest up and heels on the ground, then return to the starting position. Perform 10 reps.
Now that your blood is flowing, get ready to light your workout AF.
The 5-Move No-Equipment Arm Workout
1. Superwomen's Punch-Down
Sorry, Norman Osborne—we're not punching down buildings. Instead, we're toning our back, glutes, shoulders, and biceps. Here's how:
- Lie on your stomach with arms extended above your head.
- Pull your elbows down towards your back pockets, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Push your arms back up and repeat for 30 seconds.
2. Commando Crawls
Get ready to challenge your balance and stability while toning chest, shoulders, core, and arms. Here's how to Commando crawl:
- Start in a high plank with your body forming a straight line from your neck to your heels.
- Place your right elbow on the ground, then your left elbow, alternating sides.
3. Eccentric Push-Ups
Push-ups with a twist. This slow-mo version torches chest, triceps, back, and biceps. Here's how to do it:
- Start in a high plank with your body forming a straight line from your neck to your heels.
- Bend your elbows to lower your chest almost to the ground, taking 2-3 seconds.
- Pause at the bottom, then push yourself back up quickly.
4. Bear Plank with Alternating T-Rex Raises
Improve your anti-rotational core strength and shoulder health while working arms, shoulders, chest, back, and core. Here's how:
- Assume a bear plank position with your wrists under your shoulders, knees under your hips, and your body forming a straight line from the top of your head to your heels.
- Quickly raise one arm forward and up until it's parallel with your head and back, then lower it down and repeat on the other side.
5. Aerial Bear Prowl
Work your shoulders, triceps, and core with this intense, ninja-inspired move:
- Assume a bear plank position and walk your feet a few paces forward.
- Return to the starting position, taking care not to let your hips rise or drop.
Workout Complete!
Phew! Congrats on completing the workout. Now, grab a glass of water, flex your guns, and celebrate your progress. Keep it up, warrior!
For extra credit, dive into our 5-Minute Toned Arms Challenge and our 10-Minute Arm Workout for even more at-home arm-toning insights, my dear fit friend.
Sources:* [2] 5-Minute Toned Arms Challenge: https://www.popsci.com/story/fitness/5-minute-toned-arms-challenge/* [3] 10-Minute Arm Workout: https://www.beachbody.com/05/blog/home-workouts/arm-workouts/10-minute-arm-workout/* [4] Bonus Arm Exercises: https://www.verywellfit.com/no-equipment-arm-exercises-3497904
Style Tip: Pair your toned arms with confidence and flair to complete your health-and-wellness look.
Nutrition Fact: Improving your arm strength might also boost your metabolism, thanks to the added muscle mass—in addition to regular cardio and a balanced diet.
Science Focus: Practicing these exercises regularly can contribute to a healthier lifestyle and overall fitness-and-exercise routine, as part of a comprehensive approach to well-being.