Stretches for the Dreaded Upper Arm

If you’re a woman of a certain age, you may have been led to believe that, like death and taxes, flabby upper arms are inevitable at some point. Well, I’m here to tell you that doesn’t have to be the case. Upper arm development and definition are a big goal for both men and women. Men love to show off their “guns” and women are constantly looking for the solution for their flabby upper arms. With the focus on toning this area, remember it’s just as important to stretch and lengthen these muscles too. By lengthening the muscles on the front and back of the upper arm, stretching can aid in bringing firmness and definition to this area by allowing the muscles to respond more effectively to toning exercises. Biceps and triceps are the two main muscles of your upper arm. The biceps (your “guns”) are in the front of your upper arm. Contracting your biceps muscles bends your elbow. Your triceps are smaller and a little better hidden in the back of your upper arm. Contracting your triceps straightens your elbow. With that in mind, to stretch your biceps you need to straighten your elbow and to stretch your triceps you need to bend your elbow.