There is just something so powerfully alluring when you see toned arms, isn’t there? I mean not to sound overly strange about it, but you have to admit toned arms that you know have gone through rigorous exercise or an insane workout routine is just so eye catching that you can’t help but stair as a couple of strong arms pass by. Arms that have mastered a good workout also decreases cellulite. Now let’s get those toned arms on you, I will share with you today some great exercises that will best bring out the muscles in your arms and make the most out of your workout routine.

Uneven push up – For toned arms the uneven push up is an ideal exercise to add to your workout routine. You will need a medicine ball ideally for this but a firm ball that won’t roll out from under you will be fine too, if that is not possible a hard sturdy surface will do. Get into regular push position but use the medicine ball to elevate one hand and keep it on top of it. Proceed to do a push up and do a few reps. After switch to the other arm and repeat.

Uneven push-up is one of the most convenient propped workout for toning arms.

Biceps and arm curls – The typical arm curl is always a cliché in any workout routine montage and for a good reason, they really give you toned arms. All you need are some free weights for this one and simply hold one weight in each hand, standing straight with legs shoulder length apart, palms facing forward with the weights. Simply lift each arm one at a time, with the weights up to your chest, slowly return to starting position and alternate with the other arm, repeat several times and in multiple sets for the maximum effect.

Tricep swings – Here is another exercise you will want to include into your workout routine in order to get toned arms. Simply lie on your back with your knees up. Hold some weights above your head with your arm straight, then slowly raise it forward as though it is straight away from your chest. Return to starting position, repeat for a few more reps then switch arms.

Kickback – Stand straight up for this exercise, hold some weights in each arm, keep both feet a little wider apart than your shoulders. Now bend forward without bending your knees, keep both arms parallel to your back, you should be at a 90-degree angle from the floor ideally. Now slowly move both arms downwards by bending the elbows, as they reach past your waist, twist them towards each other and keep going until it reaches your chest, by then the palms will be facing you, return to the starting position and repeat. Do this workout routine at least 3 sets and you’ll get your toned arms in a few weeks or so.

Get-up plank – Lay on your side, propped up by your elbow and one arm, keep both feet tucked behind your knees and allow your hips to slightly bend upwards, with your other free hand hold some weights. For this exercise, use the arm with the weights and reach out as high as you can while lifting your lower body higher, lift your hips upwards while staying in the position. Hold for a second or two and return to starting position, repeat a few more times and alternate with the other side to achieve toned arms.

Split squat rotation – This exercise will really be good for your workout routine to get those toned arms. You’ll ideally need a medicine ball but any weights will do as long as you can hold it with both hands. Now start off with your right foot in front of you and your left foot in the back with your left knee slightly bent, almost like a lunging position. Keep the weights in front of your chest with both hands on each side. Now to start, stand on your toes with the left foot, get your knee as straight as possible and raise your entire body upwards, while that is happening twist your body to the right and lift the weights above your head with both arms stretching upward as far as you can go. Return to starting position, repeat several times over and then switch sides. Repeat a few more times to get toned arms.

Lunging bicep curls – Again grab some weights, stand up straight with both your arms holding one weight each, keep your legs shoulder width apart. To get your toned arms for this exercise, simply lunge forward with your right foot, and simultaneously curl your left arm towards your chest with palm facing you and return to the old position. Switch sides and keep repeating until tired.

Chest-fly hand off – For this exercise to get toned arms, you need some more free weights. Lie on your back and keep your knees bent and pointing upwards, with your feet tucked close to your buttocks. Put the weights on your right hand and keep them to the sides as if you are in a cross formation, however keep your elbows slightly bent, as if you are hugging a big, big tree. Now slowly move both arms towards each other right in front of your chest while keeping your elbows slightly bent, when they meet in the middle switch the weights to the other hand and return to the starting position. Repeat a few more times and you’ll get a good sweat in this workout routine and toned arms after a few weeks.

Of course, don’t forget to set those triceps to work too!

Shoulder cycles – Again grab a couple weights for each arm, and stand up straight, legs as usual need to be shoulder length apart. Keep the weights and your arms at the sides, palms facing towards your thighs, raise both arms upwards up to your chest, keep palms facing inwards still, then at the same length move it horizontally to your sides, you should be in a cross formation with both weights on your sides, slowly return to starting position. Repeat a few more times to get toned arms.

Overhead tricep extensions – Stand up once more with the usual position for your legs, shoulder length apart. Now grab one free weight, ideally a dumbbell and place it behind your head gripping it with both arms, keep the elbows bent and let it sit slightly above your nape. Now extend your arms and straighten your elbows for this exercise in order to get toned arms, make sure to grip your free weights well, you don’t want to drop it on your head, repeat a few more times and you’re done for the day.

These are just some of the best routines that will give you the ideal toned arms that you are aiming for. All it takes is some exercise that particularly targets the arms that you can add to your workout routine. All it takes is a little sweat, some free weights here and there, and consistency, and you will get those toned arms that you have been aching for. Stay healthy!