Monday, June 28, 2010

Haddonfield Personal Trainer Jim Bompensa Provides an On The Go Arm Toning Workout

Haddonfield Personal Trainer Jim Bompensa Provides an On The Go Arm Toning Workout

Feel the Burn this Summer with an "On the Go Arm Toning Workout!"
By Jim Bompensa
 
Summer is the time for bathing suits and sleeveless shirts.  Many of the clients at my privatye training studio have been requesting extra workouts to help tighten their arms.  While it is true that I stress the importance of a continued full body approach to fitness, one that works every muscle of the body and each energy system, I do offer the following solution to help develop more tone in the upper arms for summer months.  I recommend that while maintaining the current exercise schedule add my Arms in 7 target toning workout.  This workout is short but extremely effective.  I have included a similar arm toning routine below.  It is complete with pictures.  What is great about this routine is that it can be done any where.  It lends itself very easily to working out on the go.  The only equipment necessary is a resistance band.
Follow the printable routine below for a great on the go arm blasting workout or download my Arms in 7 digital workout video for added motivation. 

For an effective arm toning routine perform each exercise for 12-20 repetitions or until fatigue is felt in the arms.  Work through all exercises three times with minimal rest while transitioning from one exercise to the next. 

Exercise 1:
Bicep Curl
Key Points: Keep palms facing up. Lock elbows into the side.  Pull hands up in line with the shoulders during motion.


Start                                                                            Finish

                                     



Exercise 2
Behind the Head Tricep Extension
Key Points: Keep palms facing forward.  Stabilize elbows at shoulder height.  Lock elbows in place and bend around them during the motion.  Focus on the back of the upper arms.

Start





Finish





Bicep Hammer Curl
Key Points: Lock elbows into the side of the body and bend around the elbow joint.  Keep palms facing together and pull hands up in line with shoulders.  Focus on the front of the upper arms.

Start                                                                                           Finish


                                                                


Overhead Tricep Extension
Key Points: Stabilize elbows and be sure to bend the arms around the elbow joint.  Focus on the back of the upper arms. 


Start                                                                         Finish

                        

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