Yoga for toned arms: You must try these beginner-friendly asanas
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Flaunting a pair of strong and toned arms is a dream for many. And for this, they indulge in a host of intense exercises at the gym.
While that is a quick way to it, you may regain your flabby arms once you drop out.
Instead, practice these five easy and effective yoga asanas in the comfort of your home for well-toned arms.
Downward dog pose
Adho Mukha Svanasana
This pose helps rotate your shoulders and tones your arms.
In a tabletop position with your toes pointing inwards, lift your hips in the air and form a downward slope.
Let your biceps touch your ears as you elongate your arms and legs to form an inclined downward position.
Relax your head and back as you release. Stretch your torso and it's done!
Dolphin plank pose
Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana
This pose is a variation of Adho Mukha Svanasana. It strengthens and tones the muscles of your arms.
Lie down on your belly, keeping your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
Lower both your elbows and ensure they are parallel to each other.
Now supporting your body on your toes and forearms lift your torso and legs.
Bow pose
Dhanurasana
Begin by lying down on your belly and keeping your legs parallel and distant from each other.
Now bend your knees and bring your feet up in the air. Hold your ankles with your hands and ensure a firm grip.
Stretch your limbs as wide as possible, look up, and hold.
This pose rotates and stretches the muscles of your arms, toning them.
Cobra pose
Bhujangasana
Bhujangasana is another simple asana that can be done by anyone wanting to tone their arms.
It keeps your arms strong and steady, stretching jammed or achy shoulders.
Lie down on your belly, keep a gap between the legs, and stretch upwards with your arms pushing off the floor.
This pose can be performed multiple times a day to tone your arms.
Superman pose
Viparita Shalabhasana
Lie down on your belly, rest your chin on the floor, and flatten your toes.
Now stretch your arms frontward as much as you can.
Stretch your legs too. Ensure they are close but not touching each other.
Take a deep breath in and lift your chest, legs, thighs, and arms off the floor.
This pose tightens the muscles of your arms.