I have decided to evaluate every arm exercise that has the potential to tone up the female arm. Why? So that you don’t have to go through the same mind-numbing research.
Why am I doing this? Because it takes a long time to sift through all the information out there. Too much time if you want to get toned arms ASAP.
The main issue here is the sheer quantity of information. Some of which will set you back many steps. And how are you supposed to decipher which information is good and which is bad???
Don’t worry, I have you covered. I have already spent a large portion of my career gathering the facts. Thus, here is a review of skull crushers (aka lying triceps extensions) to tone up female arms:
1. Snap shot. Lots of people in gyms around the world do this exercise. And for good reason-it works. But there is one thing that most fitness buffs overlook: elbow strain.
2. Technique quick-start. Find a stable bench. Grasp an ez-bar and lie down. Keep your arms parallel to each other and perpendicular to the floor. While keeping your elbows locked in place slowly lower the bar to your forehead. Return it to the starting position.
3. High frequency errors. Not keeping the back straight which can cause serious issues over time. Not keeping the elbows frozen in place. And trying to push through the exercise after the triceps have completely fatigued. This is what can cause massive elbow strain.
4. Final word: This is an outstanding arm exercise for women. However, it’s not for everybody. Test it out and see how your elbows feel. Also, make sure you use perfect form here. And if you want to go heavy, make sure you have a partner to assist you.
Too many women are doing useless exercises in an effort to tone up their arms. Why? There is simply too much misguided information out there. So make sure you don’t waste your time doing exercises that aren’t going to get you anywhere. Start off with the effective ones and see how your body reacts to them. Good luck!