Yoga can work wonders in toning your arms. Here is a step by step guide that will help you tone arms and achieve the desired arm strength.
Start with Eagle Arms
* Eagle arms makes for the perfect start if you wish to tone your arms. This simple exercise helps you stretch your arms and build balance.
* Now, stand straight in the mountain pose. Your feet should be at shoulder distance from one another. Tuck in your bottom and keep your head straight.
* Bring your arms at the height of the shoulder towards the sides of your body. Now, bring them in the front and cross the left arm over the right arm from the elbows.
* Bend your elbows so that the forearms and your hands are drawn towards your face. Now turn your palms in a way that they are facing each other.
* Keep your body firm in the same position. Move your elbows in small circles in the clockwise direction.
* Untwist your arms, bringing them in the normal position.
Focus on arm balance
* The Tittibhasana or the Firefly pose is the perfect option to strengthen your wrists and arms. Make note that you will need some practice to master this pose.
* Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Now bend in your knees and touch the ground with your palms. Make sure that your hands are placed well inside your feet.
* When you place your hands on the floor, try to ensure that they are below your upper thighs. Spread out your fingers for a better grip. Slightly bend your elbows towards the back.
* Now, slightly shift your weight towards your back. Your upper thighs should be resting on your upper arms.
* As your arms support your thighs, straighten your legs and bring them in front of you. Ideally, your palms should be the only body part touching the floor.
* Try to stay in this pose for as long as possible.
Strengthen your arms
* Start off with plank exercise. This will help strengthen your arms.
* Get to all the fours. Your hands should be below your shoulders and feet below the hips.
* Now try to rise on your toes, while trying to push your bottom towards the ceiling.
* Get your body in a straight position. Press your forearms and palms against the floor. Try to pull in your abdominal muscles while pushing your hipbones towards the floor.
* If you wish to make this a little difficult, try to push your body towards the ground slightly. To do this, you can slightly bend your elbows. Holding your body in this position will be very difficult but it will strengthen your arms.
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