What do I do with my flabby arms?

United States
May 23, 2008 1:29pm CST
I just saw in the mirror the flab hanging down under my arm when I hold my arm up. Well, I didn't describe that very well. This picture is not my flabby arms but I feel they will get this way if I don't do something about them. I don't know what exercises that need to be done to tighten this area up. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
23 May 08
You need to lift weights with your arms out to the sides and your palms up, then do it with your palms down. If you don't have weights you can use a can of vegetables or soup. Start with five repetitions each day for one week, then increase to ten repetitions each day for another week and continue until you are at a level comfortable for you.
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• United States
23 May 08
Thanks so much. I will have to start doing this. I sure don't want my arms to get flabbier. Thanks and God bless.
@nicholejade (2430)
• Canada
23 May 08
Best way to tighten those flabby arm muscles is exercising them. Doing exercises will surely tighten them up. Some that you can do are: Overhead Triceps Extensions 1. Stand upright, with you feet shoulder width apart. 2. Hold your dumbbell directly above your head with arm fully extended. Clasp elbow with free hand for support. 3. Slowly let your elbow fold so the dumbbell is lowered behind your head. 4. Extend your arm back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of reps and switch arms. French Presses 1. Lie flat on a bench. Hold the dumbbells directly above your chest with palms facing each other. 2. The Dumbbells should be just about touching each other. 3. Keeping your shoulders locked, let your elbows fold so the dumbbells are lowered down to either side of the head. 4. Extend both your arms back to start position and repeat Triceps Kickbacks 1. Stand upright next to a bench. Place one arm and leg on the bench. Your upper body should be parallel to the ground. 2. Holding the dumbbell raise your elbow so your upper arm is parallel to the ground. Your elbow should be bent at right angles. 3. Extend your elbow so your entire arm is parallel to the ground. 4. Slowly return to the start position and repeat for the desired number of reps before changing arms. Diamond Pushups 1. Lie face down on the floor with your hands palm down, fingers pointing straight ahead, and aligned at the nipple line. 2. Place your hands in the centre of your chest and form a diamond shape with your index fingers and thumbs. 3. Your feet should be at hip width with your toes on floor. 4. Extend the elbows and raise your body off the floor. 5. Lower your entire body (legs, hips, trunk, and head) 4-8 inches from the floor. 6. Return to the start position by extending at the elbows and pushing your body up. 7. Remember to keep the head and trunk stabilized and in a neutral position by isometrically contracting the abdominal and back muscles. 8. Never fully lock out the elbows at the start position and avoid hyperextension of the low back.
• United States
23 May 08
Thanks so much for the help. I will have to start doing these exercises. Thanks and God bless.
@kykidd (6812)
• United States
23 May 08
Spalladino has the right idea. You may want to try doing at least 3 sets of the repetitions. Do one set, then take a break or do a different exercise, then do another set.
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• United States
23 May 08
Okay, thanks. I tried to upload a picture but didn't succeed. I will give it a try. Thanks and God bless.
@selby70 (283)
23 May 08
I put a cardi on I dont like my arms I have been thinking about having one of them body wraps never had one hoping it will make me look a lot thinner.
@hhrxyx (25)
• China
24 May 08
I'm testing something about this, that is keep doing the action about "goodbye", you can find the flab is shaking, and till you are tire.You can do this exercise any time. Maybe someday they will thin.