Sagging skin on the upper arms can be a cosmetic concern for both men and women. This issue is often caused by aging or physical inactivity. However, you can tighten and tone the skin by regularly performing exercises that target the triceps muscle.
By strengthening your triceps, you can reduce the appearance of sagging skin and create a more defined upper arm.
Here are four effective exercises to help tighten sagging skin:
PUSH-UPS
- Assume a push-up position on the floor, with your body aligned from head to toe and your hands positioned under your shoulders.
- Bend your elbows to lower your body close to the ground, then push back up to a 90-degree angle at the bottom position.
- Keep your body straight throughout the exercise, and fully extend your arms when pressing back up.
Try to perform 10 to 20 repetitions of push-ups.
TRICEPS DIPS
- For this exercise, you can use a chair, bench, couch, or step as a prop.
- Vary the range of motion by using different objects to engage your triceps muscles.
- Keep your buttocks and lower back close to the chair or object to maximize the benefits of the exercise.
Try to perform 10 to 20 repetitions of triceps dips.
TRICEPS EXTENSION
- Stand up and hold a dumbbell between both hands, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise the dumbbell above your head until your arms are fully extended, with your palms facing up.
- Keep your upper arms static and lower the dumbbell behind your head, maintaining a close position to your head with your elbows tucked in and perpendicular to the ground.
- Inhale as you perform this motion, focusing on moving only your forearms.
- Use your triceps to lift the dumbbell back up to the starting position and exhale.
Try to perform 10 to 20 repetitions of triceps extensions.
DUMBBELL TRICEPS KICK
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your back straight and palms facing your body. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward from the waist.
- Your forearms should be at a 90-degree angle with your upper arms in the starting position.
- Keep your upper arms still as you extend your arms fully, focusing on engaging your triceps. Concentrate on the movement in your forearms.
- Pause for a few seconds, then inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Try to perform 10 to 20 repetitions of dumbbell triceps kicks.
