5 Insanely Easy Moves to Get Skinny Arms

5 Insanely Easy Moves to Get Skinny Arms

5 Insanely Easy Moves to Get Skinny Arms

Are your flabby arms sucking the confidence out of you? Don’t stress because you’re not alone! Many women tend to store more fat in areas like their arms because of a high boy fat percentage, less muscle development in that area, and genetics.


But if you’re looking for slimmer triceps, all hope is not lost. The key to skinnier arms is a combination of a clean diet and regular exercise. In this blog, we’ve compiled 5 insanely easy moves that can help you get rid of those portly arms once and for all. Ready to rock those sexy sleeveless tops? Keep reading!

Before the Good Stuff


When it comes to trimming off stubborn fat from your arms, the most important thing you need to remembers is that the results you want will always come from a combination of healthy habits. If you want toned arms, you need to take a holistic approach.


When you’re looking to tone your arms, your first instinct might be to do as many curls or dips as possible. But keep in mind that fat loss and body sculpting is about overall fat loss. Spot reduction isn’t a thing and you can’t control where you lose fat. So the best you can do is work towards shedding fat all over your body.


This isn’t to say that arm workouts will not help you. The moves we’ll mention below will do a great job at strengthening and sculpting your arms. But they’re not the only thing you should focus on.


Apart from picking the right exercises and making sure you do them with proper form, you should also:

  • Incorporate interval training into your workouts. Isolated moves like presses and curls are great for building muscle. But high-intensity moves can also help torch unwanted fat in various areas of your body, including your arms.
  • Don’t be afraid to lift weights. Many women avoid lifting heavy weights under the false belief that they’ll bulk up. But your body doesn’t have enough testosterone to give you bulging muscles. Lifting heavy weights can help you burn more calories and increase your basal metabolic rate. This helps you to store less body fat why improving the tone of your muscles.
  • Make you’re in a calorie deficit. Reducing your daily calorie intake by 100 to 200 calories is enough to help you lose overall fat overtime. No matter what your fitness goal is, eating a balanced diet is key. Try focusing on high-volume food to keep you feeling satiated while maintaining a caloric deficit.
  • Eat an adequate amount of protein. Eating 25 to 35 grams of protein at each meal can help preserve muscle mass, improve satiety, and boost thermogenesis which all play a crucial role in losing body fat. You can get your protein from a variety of animal and plant-based sources. You can also take protein supplements.

The Best Moves for Skinny Arms

Move 1: Dumbbell Shoulder Presses


Shoulder presses are great for working your shoulders, deltoids, and anterior muscles. You can perform it while standing up or sitting on a bench for back support. Just make sure that the dumbbell weight you use is not too light or too heavy.


Step 1: Stand on the floor and hold your dumbbell in each hand.

Step 2: Raise your dumbbells to shoulder height. Inhale.

Step 3: Rotate your wrists to make sure your palms are facing forward.

Step 4: Exhale and push your dumbbells upward.

Step 5: Take a small pause and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height while inhaling.


Repeat 8-10 times.

Move 2: Bicep Curls


Curls are a simple yet effective move that can keep your biceps toned and improve the strength of your upper arms. You can use a dumbbell, a kettlebell, or any type of weight for this move.


Step 1: Stand with feet hip-distance apart and hold the weights in your hands.

Step 2: Extend the arms fully with a slight bend in the elbow.

Step 3: Bending at the elbow, bring the dumbbells toward your shoulders, and pause.

Step 4: Lower slowly back to the initial position.


Repeat 8-10 times.

Move 3: Push-Ups


This move is not only great for your arms but also for your chest and core. What’s more, you don’t need a lot of equipment—all you need is a mat or a towel.


Step 1: Get down on all fours, placing your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

Step 2: Straighten your arms and legs.

Step 3: Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.

Step 4: Pause, then push yourself back up.


Repeat 8-10 times.

Move 4: Rear Delt Fly


This move is great for working your shoulders as well as your upper and mid-back.


Step 1: Grab a pair of dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.

Step 2: Hinge at the hips and let your arms hang straight down from your shoulders, palms facing your body.

Step 3: Raise both arms, in a "W" shape, out to the sides as you squeeze your shoulder blades together. Return to start.


Repeat 8 to 10 times.

Move 5: Triceps Dips


Dips are great for building strong and toned triceps and defining your pectoral muscles. You can do this with a machine, parallel bars, or even with just a sturdy chair.


Step 1: With your arms shoulder-width apart by your waist, grip whatever surface you're dipping on.

Step 2: Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle, bringing your whole body down, and extend to straighten your arms again.


Repeat 8-10 times.

Now On to You!


Toned and sculpted arms don’t have to be an unreachable dream for you. With the right diet and with regular exercise, you can get the skinny arms you’ve been pining for. All it takes is consistency, patience, and a bit of hard work.

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