Exercises with resistance bands to tone your arms
Resistance bands make fitness exercises more creative and enjoyable as they are very versatile and easy to use. While you can pull off a full-body workout with these bands, using them for toning your specific muscles can be just as effective. With that said, here are five exercises for your arms that you can do with resistance bands.
Resistance band pull apart
This exercise helps you tone your shoulders, chest, arms, and back. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold the ends of the resistance band in each hand. Raise your arms straight to your chest's height and pull the band apart. Ensure that your arms are wide to each side, as much as possible. Return to the original position and repeat five times.
Resistance band bicep curl
Sit on a chair with your feet wide apart. Place one end of the resistance band under your left foot and hold the other end of it with your right hand. Rest your left elbow on the left thigh, lean slightly forward, keep your back straight, and pull the band toward your right shoulder. Do 10 reps and repeat with the other hand.
Bow and arrow
Stand and hold one end of the band in each hand. Now raise both your arms to your chest height and extend them in front, mimicking drawing a bow. Rotate your torso to the right, pulling the band to your right side like releasing an arrow. Return to the starting position and switch sides. This exercise targets the back, shoulders, and core muscles.
Tricep reach
Stand with your feet together and hold one end of the band in your left hand. Place your left hand behind you (from over your shoulder) such that your left elbow is bent. Now get your right hand behind you from your waist, stretch the band using your right tricep, and then repose. Do five reps and then interchange the position of the hands.
Single arm front raise
With this easy exercise, you can strengthen and shape your shoulders. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place one end of the resistance band under your right foot first. Grab the other end with your right hand. Keeping your right elbow straight, pull the band upward (to your chest's height) and release. Do multiple reps and repeat with your left foot and hand.
