Sexy Arms for the Older You

Many women give up their sleeveless and strapless tops when they get older because of the way their arms age with them.

Admittedly, dresses look sexier when your arms are bared. To avoid this problems and still enjoy every article of clothing you still own, there are moves that will banish upper body jiggle. Bring on the tank tops and feel good about your body once again. Tone your triceps and shape your shoulders with the perfect exercise. Complete at least two sets of each move twice a week so that come the next event, athletes won’t be the only ones with gorgeous arms.

The first move you can do is the standing V-raise.

This works on your shoulders. The first thing you can do is grab a five- to eight-pound dumbbell in each hand and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. With arms straight but not locked, raise the weights in a V shape until your arms are parallel to the floor. Hold the position for a second, then return to your starting position. Do 12 to 15 reps of this. If you arch your back or swing the dumbbells for momentum, use less weight.

The next move you can do is the shoulder press.

This works, as the name indicates, on your shoulders, upper back, and biceps. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart once again and knees slightly bent. Hold the dumbbells just above your shoulders, palms facing each other. Bring the weights up until your arms are straight over your head. Hold it up for only a second and then take three seconds to lower the dumbbells back to start. Do at least six to eight reps of this.

Lastly, you can do the renegade move.

This works on your core, shoulders, upper back, biceps, and triceps. Grab the dumbbells and get into the top of a pushup position with your hands on the weights and your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Bend your right arm and raise the dumbbell to chest level, pressing the left one onto the floor for better balance. Then, lower the weight to the floor, then repeat the move on the left side. That makes one rep and you can do six to eight more of this. Just make sure to brace your abs so your body doesn’t shift or twist during the row.

To make your exercise more effective, be careful with what you put in your mouth during mealtimes. Don’t depend on protein bars too much because there are healthier options for you. Whole foods like nuts and fruits are way better. Because they’re not processed, they have more nutrients in them and your body has to work harder to break them down. Thus, you feel more satisfied for a longer period of time. But in a pinch, a protein bar can tide you over until your next meal.

Just make sure these have no unhealthy hydrogenated oils, at least ten grams of protein, and less than ten grams of sugar.
 

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