A lot of women in my life always say that the dread doing upper body because they don’t want to be “bulky” in their arms. There are a few things that I want to share on this topic so that I can encourage women to work out their whole bodies!
The biggest difference between someone who wants really big arms and someone who wants to just tone their arms is the weight that they use. Heavier weight= more muscle being built. Low weight = less muscle being built. Both are perfectly fine ways of working out but should match whatever your goals are!
Personally, I like to use heavy-ish weights because I like to be somewhere in the middle of building and toning. It is also important to remember that building muscle takes time and it is not something that will happen over night. With that being said, it should be a reminder to not be afraid to lift upper body as it will not make you “bulky” instantly.
I want to share one of my favorite work outs that will help you have nice and toned arms. You can also watch a video here for guidance!
8-10 reps / 4 sets of each
Single arm cable tricep extension
Cable bicep curls (with bar)
Skull crushers
Curls with plate
Hammer curls
ENJOY!
Emily Bragg Health &Fitness 