You might be having a difficult time choosing the right exercises to get rid of arm fat. If this is the case, rest assured that you’re not the only one.
When did choosing arm exercises become so perplexing? After all, every single guru out there seems to have a different view as to which exercises are the best.
And if the experts can’t agree, how are you supposed to figure things out? Even worse, some women simply give up before getting started because of information overwhelm.
Luckily for you, I’ve already gone through all these headaches. And I’m willing to share what I’ve learned along the way.
Thus, here is my critique of the tricep dip to get rid of arm fat:
1. Overview: This is the most prescribed exercise for getting toned arms. And it’s the last exercise any women wishing to maintain shoulder health should do. It puts too much stress on the AC joint.
2. Technical overview: Put your hands on the edge of a bench. Keep both heels of your feet firmly planted into the floor. Slowly lower your body by bending your arms at the elbows. Then bring your body back up.
3. Frequent mistakes: Using momentum to move the body. Not keeping the elbows locked in place. Letting the back arch out of its natural alignment. And not going all the way up and all the way down.
4. To do or not to do: I recommend staying away from this exercise indefinitely. There is no reason to subject your shoulder joint to the potential strain of this movement. Ignore what everybody else is doing and stay away from this one. Seriously.
Staying healthy should be a top priority in your quest to get rid of arm fat. After all, what’s the point of getting toned arms if you destroy your shoulders in the process? Not good! So make sure you do your research before getting on an arm toning program that someone else has prescribed. And never do something just because everybody else is doing it. Always question why!
