By Jose Fuentes/Kinesiologist/Master Trainer/Certified Nutritionist
Doing a few arm exercises is not sufficient for an arm workout-Cut up arms are the hallmark of a sexy and fit body!I am not talking about just the biceps. But also the muscles of the anterior and posterior shoulder and the triceps. To do these 5 exercises I designed, you'll need some stretchy bands to complete this workout you can cut off as much as you need. Bands also come with different levels of elasticity (stiffer ones offer more resistance). They are versatile (use them to work your back, chest, shoulders and legs), and they're a breeze to pack. You can buy them at most sporting-goods stores or online.
Overhead triceps extension: Hold about two feet of stretchy band with one hand at each end. Position your right hand behind your head and put the knuckles of your left hand just above your butt, in the center of your back. Adjust your grip so the band is taut between your hands. (Your arms should look like you're going to dry your back with a towel.) Keeping your right elbow high in the air and your left hand firmly anchored, straighten your right arm, and slowly bend it back down to the starting position. Do 10 repetitions with your right arm. Then switch your grip so your left hand's behind your head, and repeat the exercise. Do three sets of 10 and work your way up to 15 repetitions. Try to keep your wrist straight throughout the movement. You can make the exercise more advanced by "choking up" on the band for more resistance or advancing to a stiffer band.
Lateral Rows with Resistance Band: Step onto resistance band with feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent. Grasp ends with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Arms should hang down to sides with elbows slightly bent. Raise band to side of body at shoulder height keeping elbows only slightly bent. Return to start position. Do two sets of 10 and work your way up to 15 repetitions.Overhead triceps extension: Hold about two feet of stretchy band with one hand at each end. Position your right hand behind your head and put the knuckles of your left hand just above your butt, in the center of your back. Adjust your grip so the band is taut between your hands. (Your arms should look like you're going to dry your back with a towel.) Keeping your right elbow high in the air and your left hand firmly anchored, straighten your right arm, and slowly bend it back down to the starting position. Do 10 repetitions with your right arm. Then switch your grip so your left hand's behind your head, and repeat the exercise. Do two sets of 10 and work your way up to 15 repetitions. Try to keep your wrist straight throughout the movement. You can make the exercise more advanced by "choking up" on the band for more resistance or advancing to a stiffer band.
Delt Row: Wrap band around stable object and sit (or stand) facing it, holding the handles with arms out in front, palms down. Pull the elbows back until level with torso, squeezing the shoulder blades and keeping arms parallel to the ground. Do two sets of 10 and work your way up to 15 repetitions. Try to keep your wrist straight throughout the movement. You can make the exercise more advanced by "choking up" on the band for more resistance or advancing to a stiffer band.
Bicep Curl: Place both feet on tube and grasps handles (the wider the feet th harder the exercise)bend the elbows and curl hands up towards shoulder. Lower and repeat. Do three sets of 10 and work your way up to 15 repetitions.
Over Head Press:>Place both feet on tube and grasp handles, bringing hands up just over shoulders with elbows bent and palms in. Press arms over head and then lower. Again do two sets of 10 and work your way up to 15 repetitions.
I started my journey as an instructor In Mexico city at the young age of 10! Teaching kids Northern Style kung-Fu in which I already had a black belt by then!. "I discovered my passion for teaching fitness at a very young age". Until this date I have never forgotten the faces of those boys and girls when ...
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