Exercises

• Activities such as push-ups use your own body weight to strengthen the muscles and tone the upper arm area. The closer together your hands are and the straighter your back is, the more beneficial the exercise. Do push-ups slowly to optimize the benefits.
  
  Other exercises require the use of weights to fortify the muscle tissue. Canned food you already have in your pantry can be substituted for dumbbells as free gym equipment. Start with smaller, lighter cans, working up to the largest, heaviest cans you can comfortably hold in your hand.
  
  Lie on your back. Using two cans of identical weights, one in each hand, bend your arms at the elbows, keeping them close to your chest. Your hands will be at each side of your head under your ears. Raise your arms straight up toward the ceiling and back again. Repeat.
  
  Lying flat on your back, holding one of your larger cans in both hands, raise your arms straight up toward the ceiling. Gradually lower your arms down to the floor as if you are going to set the can down just above the top of your head. Raise your arms back to the original position. This exercise can also be done from a sitting position. Beginning with your arms straight out in front of you; maneuver the can over your head to the back of your neck. Then return your arms to the position in front. Perform repetitions of either drill, or arrange a combination for some variety.
  
  Walking and other activities that do not specifically target the upper limbs are still a good idea to help burn excess calories and reduce total body fat, which will include the flabby arms to an extent. By carrying weights while walking, you will assist in focusing exertion on the upper arm muscles at the same time.
  
  Commit yourself to a regular routine every day or at least every other day. Work up gradually. Overexerting yourself can do more harm than good by damaging tissue. Begin with as many repetitions as you can without straining. Add more each day to strive for an optimal count of 25 or 30 of each drill. Increase the weights to the heaviest canned goods available. Once you have built yourself up to the maximum workout, you will become aware the triceps are becoming firmer and better toned.
  
  A sensible, healthy diet is important to ensure the ultimate objective from any workout. Decrease your normal daily fat and calorie intake in addition to your new exercise routine for optimum benefits in the reduction of flabby arms.