There are lots of exercises out there for getting toned arms. And there are lots of opinions on what exercises are best. So many opinions that most women are left with a serious case of analysis paralysis.
Perhaps you have become lost.
If so, I have the solution. How? I’ve been researching arm exercises for a very long time and I am ready to share my findings.
Thus, here is my analysis of wide grip barbell curls for toned arms:
1. Overview: This variation of the regular barbell curls puts more stress on the inside part of the biceps. The part that makes contact with your arm pit. When done correctly, it’s an excellent exercise for the biceps. You just have to be careful with the stress it can put on your wrists.
2. Technical jump start: Stand erect with your core contracted. Grab a barbell with a wide underhand grip. Raise the weight in a controlled manner. Then slowly lower it.
3. Common errors: Not maintaining an erect posture. Heave hoeing the weight up which reduces effectiveness. Curling the wrists upwards when bringing the weight up. Pulling the barbell backwards once you reach the top. Raising the barbell too high which forces the elbows to move. And not experimenting with grip variations.
4. To do or not to do: lf you can keep good form when doing this exercise, do it as often as you can. It does a great job of toning the biceps area. A much better job than many other exercises. The only thing you have to watch out for is wrist strain. So don’t forget to experiment a little here to figure out which grip width works best for you.
Getting rid of arm fat doesn’t have to give you a mental hernia. Just make sure you ignore all the marketing hype and you should be fine. After all, basic exercises done hard are best for getting toned arms. All the flashy gadgets and flashy exercises are usually not very effective. So disregard the hype and stick to what works!
