Building Strong, Tones Arms

Hey all, I hope this entry finds you well. Today's topic, how to build strong, tone arms. Okay, first off, when considering the arms, we need to remember that their are two different muscles that comprise the arm. You have the triceps (the back of the arm) and the biceps. The triceps are named so because they have 3 muscular heads and thus make up the majority of the upper arm. The biceps have 2 muscular heads, and contrary to popular belief, consist of less of the arm. So how do we train them? Just like any other body part, the arms are going to respond best to an overload, and good intensity. I like to train arms on their own day, focusing solely on the triceps first, and than the biceps. You can do the reverse, and typically I recommend giving the priority to which ever part is less developed. You want to focus on that part of the arm first, when you are at your freshest, and have the most energy. Next, formulate your plan. For triceps, I typically like to include a variety of press down movements, focusing on strict form (elbows tight) and a strong contraction on the bottom. Dips are also another great exercise to work the triceps. Whichever exercises you choose, make sure you always change the order, the weight, the reps, etc. to keep your body guessing. That will allow for continued progress. For the biceps, I occasionally will do barbell curls, but I tend to gravitate towards dumbbells and cables. I just feel as though I get a stronger contraction with dumbbells and cables. Again, vary your exercise, reps, weights, etc. As long as your are changing things up, you should see good results. Remember two very important factors will always be your diet and intensity level. Good luck! www.everybodyspersonaltrainer.com