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 how you feel because I used to be in the same position.
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.
But the good news is that I’ve already done all the arm toning homework for you! Why have I done this? Because I don’t think it’s fair for every women wishing to get lean and sexy arms to have to sift through insane amounts of information.
So here is a review of ezbar tricep extensions for going sleeveless in 7 days:
1. Summary: If you have the right anatomical angle at your elbow joint and if you have the luxury of a workout partner, this exercise is outstanding. For most women, however, this is not a good exercise for toning the triceps.
2. Technical snap-shot: Grab an ez-bar with a an overhand grip and sit on a bench with support for the lower back. Maintain your arms in a vertical position. Keep your abs extremely tight. Lower the bar until it gets close to the base of your neck. Then return the bar to the overhead position. Repeat.
3. High frequency mistakes: Not tightening the core with sufficient force. Allowing the elbows to move around. Letting the back arch far beyond its normal curvature. And working through excessive wrist joint stress.
4. To do or not to do: You should not do this exercise. It puts too much stress on the elbow joint and it’s very difficult to get a heavy ez-bar over your head. And using heavy weights is critical to rapid arm toning.
If you want toned arms please do not put your body at risk. After all, a serious injury can set back your flabby arms mission by many steps. Even worse, a serious injury to your joints can permanently shut down your sexy arm quest. So stay safe and never give up!
