There are lots of exercises out there for getting toned arms. And there are lots of opinions on what exercises are best. So many opinions that most women are left with a serious case of analysis paralysis.

Maybe you are frustrated with all the advice.

If so, I have the solution. You see, I’ve been researching arm exercises for a very long time and I am ready to share my findings.

So without further ado, here is my critique of wide-grip curls for reducing fat arms:

1. Summary: If done with perfect form, this exercise is one of the best for toning the biceps. A variation of the regular barbell curl, it puts more emphasis on the inner part of the biceps. And although the biceps is not where arm fat hangs from, it’s the first muscle someone sees when greeting you from the front.

2. How to do it: Grab a barbell with an underhand grip. Stand straight with your abs tight. Don’t let your back bend. Raise the barbell to slightly below shoulder level. Then lower it and repeat.

3. Common errors: Not maintaining an erect posture. Heave hoeing the weight up which reduces effectiveness. Curling the wrists upwards when bringing the weight up. Pulling the barbell backwards once you reach the top. Raising the barbell too high which forces the elbows to move. And not experimenting with grip variations.

4. Bottom line: This is an excellent exercise for toning the upper arms. Every women wishing to get sexy arms should make this exercise a staple. The only thing you have to watch out for is the wrist strain. So experiment with different grips and angles if it becomes an issue.

Getting rid of arm fat doesn’t have to give you a mental hernia. Just make sure you ignore all the marketing hype and you should be fine. After all, basic exercises done hard are best for getting toned arms. All the flashy gadgets and flashy exercises are usually not very effective. So disregard the hype and stick to what works!

About the author: Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard fitness physiologist and recent arm fat casualty, teaches women how to lose loose arm fat with speed. Unearth how to get sexy and toned arms by exploring her blog about upper arm lifts for women right now!

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