Tank Arm - Flabby Upper Arm

Q: My arms are a flabby mess. Do you have a simple exercise to tone them up?

 

A: Absolutely! I've got the perfect exercise. With toned triceps you can wave your hands all you want, and not have to worry about the dreaded "Tank Arm". Get started with tricep kickbacks, a terrific beginner exercise for sculpting the backs of your upper arms:

 

Tricep Kickbacks

• Hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand with your feet hip-width apart with a slight bend to your knees.
• Bend over at the waist so that your torso is slightly above parallel with the floor. Bend both elbows so that your upper arms are locked at your sides parallel to the floor.
• Keeping your arms still, straighten your arms behind you until the end of the dumbbell is pointing down toward the floor with your palms facing in towards your body.
• Hold for a beat and inhale, slowly lowering your arms back to the starting position, and repeat. (Both arms)

To do this properly, remember to keep your abs tight and your back flat.