Lose weight with Pilates: 3 exercises for slim arms
1. Arm circles
The first exercise for lean arms is as simple as it is effective: Stand upright on your mat. Now stretch your arms straight out on both sides so that they are at shoulder height. Now make small circular movements for about 60 seconds. Hold the tension in your arms the entire time – you will notice that at some point your arms will start to burn. If you want to increase the training intensity, you can hold a weight in each hand.
2. Arm-Dips
Never heard of arm dips? The time has come! All you need for this exercise, which primarily works the triceps, is a chair: support yourself with your hands on the chair, your legs are stretched out in front of you so that your arms carry the entire weight of your body. Then bend your arms and lower your body. Hold briefly and push up again with the strength of your arms. Repeat the whole thing 15 times in three rounds.
3. Push-ups
The classic arm exercise is also popular in Pilates – we’re talking about push-ups. The push-up mainly trains the triceps, but also the muscles in the chest, shoulders and core. To perform, get on your knees and place your hands on the mat slightly wider than shoulder width. Now stretch your legs and place your feet side by side. Push your upper body slightly forward, your hands are at chest level. Maintain tension throughout your body, it should form a straight line. Then bend your arms and lower your body until it almost touches the floor. Then push back up in a controlled manner. Repeat the whole thing 15 times in three rounds.
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