Advice from Pittsburgh personal trainer and lifestyle coach, Jackie Omotalade, “The First Lady of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun.
Have you seen Michelle Obama’s arms? Wait, let me rephrase that. . .Who hasn’t seen Mrs. Obama’s arms?
They are too die for- toned and sculpted and so is her 5″11 frame. Her arms have taken on a life of their own, with women all over the world declaring that they want arms “just like Obama!” And it doesn’t hurt that the woman with the arms is the epitome of style, grace, and class. Man oh man. . . neither Hillary Clinton or Laura Bush had arms like those!
And you too can have amazing arms. . .but in the word of Rue Paul. . YOU GOT TO WORK IT! Before you start any workout routine it is best to check with your physician to make sure you are fit for physical exercise (Man. . I sound like a Cialis commerical, but the only side effect here is AMAZING FREAKING ARMS).
Next, you must understand your arm as a series of muscle groups. Your arms are made up of three target muscles:
- the Triceps - they are located at the back of your upper arm and straigten the elbow. Triceps are sometimes called “bat wings” or “grandma arms.”
- the Biceps - these muscles are the front part of the upper arm and are used to raise your forearm
- the Deltoids - these muscles run from your collarbone to the long bone on your upper arm and they are used when you lift your arm away from the side of your body
Now. . .what is strength training? Strength training increases muscle mass and revs up the body to burn fat at a higher rate, allowing for the lean muscle definition to show.
Even if you just want Obama arms, you will want to train all major muscles, because if you fail to strengthen the entire body, it limits lean mass. Strength training builds lean body mass and decreasing body fat. If you are a video person, I would suggest Leisa Hart: Sexy Arms Upper Body Toning Workout
This article was originally published at http://fixupmybody.com/fitness/obama-arms-anyone/
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