Bingo wings, they’re an unfortunate part of being human. It’s pretty safe to say that most of us would probably sell our granny for a pair of sculpted, toned, wobble-free arms. Alongside a flat stomach, they’re the ultimate body dream.
The good news is that you don’t have to sell your beloved nan to get the arms of your dreams. The bad news is that you will have to work hard to get rid of the wobble for once and for all.
T-shirt season is just around the corner so if you want some sleek, firm upper arms try some of the following tips and see how much you can firm up that under arm shake.
Push ups are one of the tried-and-tested ways to get rid of bingo wings
Work your triceps:
We have two words for you: tricep dips. Yes, they’re not exactly fun or entertaining but they do work. To make them a little bit more tolerable, don’t tackle them all in one go. Instead, break your workout down into two short sessions.
Try doing some tricep dips first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Use a chair and simply use your own body weight as resistance. Lower yourself and raise yourself using your arms. Aim for three sets of 10 to start off and up this number the stronger you get.
Get old fashioned:
There’s a reason why push-ups, dumbbell presses and bicep curls make up virtually every arm-toning workout. It’s because they can guarantee results. When trying to get rid of bingo wings, it’s important to tone every other part of your arm as well.
When working with weights, it’s important to choose a dumbbell that is heavy enough to challenge you but not heavy enough to over-challenge you. For example, you should be able to pick your weight up without a struggle. Health experts recommend starting off with a 2KG weight.
To do a dumbbell press, keep your legs hip-width apart, bend you knees and exhale as you lift the weights above your head. Inhale as you bring them back down. Repeat.
To do a bicep curl, assume the same position as above and inhale as you ‘curl’ the weight towards your body (bring it in towards your chest). Exhale as you ‘curl’ the weight away from your body. Repeat.
Try to incorporate some push ups, some dumbbell presses and some bicep curls into your daily life. For example, after you finish doing your tricep dips ever morning and/or evening, try doing ten push ups, ten dumbbell presses and ten bicep curls.
Adding some weights to your workout will help to sculpt upper arms
Eat ‘good’ fats:
While most of us try to avoid fatty foods in our diets, it’s important to eat some of the ‘good’ fats on a regular basis. These ‘good’ fats include key nutrients that can actually help you to get rid of the stubborn wobble in your upper arms. Try to incorporate yoghurts, cottae cheese, tuna, rice and oats into your diet – these will give your body a boost and provide you with the vitamins and nutrients that you need to blast that upper arm jiggle.
Get your scrub on: As well as toning your arms, it’s important to make sure that the skin on them is kept healthy and well moisturised. Run a body brush over your upper arms every day – this will remove dead skin and improve circulation (it’ll also encourage detoxification which will help break down any deposits of fat in the area). Spend two minutes after your shower rubbing a good moisturiser into your upper arms as well. This will help to keep them soft.
