5 Exercises to Tone Up Flabby Arms in 5 Minutes
Sculpted arms look attractive. Yet we often put in no effort to tone
them. Our reason: being busy as a bee and a lack of equipment.
Bright Side’s got you covered. Here are 8 exercises that take just 5
minutes, with one minute of rest included, and don’t require any equipment
either. So no more excuses. Let’s get started.
1. Arm Circles
Starting position: Stand upright and stretch your arms out to the side.
The arms should be straight and parallel to the floor.
Steps:
- Slowly rotate your arms in circles keeping them stretched by your side and straight.
- Rotate them in any direction of your choice.
For how long: Keep rotating for 30 seconds.
2. Flying Arms
Starting position: Stand upright with your arms stretched out on the
side.
Steps:
Don’t move your arms. Just imagine that you are gliding through the air
with your wings stretched.
For how long: Hold this position for 30 seconds.
Starting position: Sit with your back upright and legs together
and stretched straight in front of you. Keeping your back straight might
be difficult, but don’t worry, this is just a temporary starting
position.
Steps:
- Put your hands behind your back and slightly tilt your spine backward so you’re resting on your arms. Your ankles should be bent a little in this position. Also, bend your knees slightly so they are off the ground.
- Now lift your butt up by straightening your arms and then lower down with your arms so that the butt barely touches the floor.
For how long: Keep lifting and lowering for 30 seconds.
4. Pushups
Starting position: Lie on the floor with your chest on the ground
and the back facing up. This position is known as the prone position or
the front leaning rest position. Bring your palms to the ground on the
side of your chest.
Steps:
- Raise your body up by pushing with your palms.
- Rise up until your arms are almost straight (do not fully straighten them). At this point you should be in a plank position, your body should be in a straight line from your head to your ankles.
- Come back to the starting position.
For how long: Keep moving up and down for 30 seconds.
1 Minute Rest
Yup ladies! That’s important too.
5- Superman
Starting position: Position yourself in the prone position and
stretch both your arms out in front of you.
Steps:
- Raise your arms and your feet up. Also, raise your head along with your arms so that the head at the same level with the arms.
- Hold for 2 seconds and return to the starting position.
For how long: Do this for 30 seconds.
Let us know in the comments below how enthusiastic you feel now about
starting the workout? Do this for just 5 minutes a day and you will have
taut arms in no time. Share this article with your friends and family if
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