Women who lose weight develop something known as “batwings” on the under arm. You know - those flabby patches of skin that do not seem to stop moving when your arm does. There are arm exercises for women that are specially designed to help with this problem.

Whether you are a novice or someone who has been working out for some time now, the following tips can help you increase muscle in your arms, decrease the excess skin, and just get an overall improvement in strength. You can even include some maneuvers to decrease unsightly belly fat.

Arm exercises are an integral part of any workout regimen and an effective way to ensure that your toned, youthful-looking arms stay that way. Knowing how to do arm exercises will go a long way to give your arms a sculpted appearance and keep flabby under arms at bay with a one-two punch.

Everyone is familiar with Pilates and the exercises using giant blow up balls, but not everyone knows the purpose of them. When you work out with a Pilate ball you are using every muscle you can think of because you are constantly trying to stabilize yourself. Your workouts will be increased in difficulty but well worth the effort.

The first thing you are going to need is a stabilization ball and some free weights (otherwise known as dumbbells) that weight between 3 and 5 pounds. Make sure you have one for each hand.

With free-weights in hand sit on the stabilization ball, and once you are settled and secure begin the routine by following these steps:

• Begin the exercise with your upper arms running parallel to the floor. Your lower arms should be perpendicular while the dumbbells are in your hand.

• When you are ready, begin by lifting your upper arms to a position over your head. You will need to be tightening your abs to maintain your balance on the ball. When your arms are overhead make sure that your palms are facing each other while you hold the dumbbells.

• From this position, lower the dumbbells behind your head slowly, bending your elbows so that they are pointing toward the ceiling. Doing this slowly is key as if you go too fast you can hurt yourself and you will also not get a workout.

• With your palms facing each other, slowly lift the dumbbells over your head. Try to get up to doing 10 to 12 repetitions three times. You will find your biceps burn. This proves you are working your muscles. Once the difficulty has lessened advance to heavier weights.

These arm exercises are not hard to do and will get your “batwings” under control finally. If you want to start out slower begin with using just the weights, avoiding using the exercise ball. If this is still too much for you to handle then use less weight. Once you are ready, you can increase weight, add the exercise ball and increase your repetitions and sets. Keep in mind, however, that with less weight and not using the exercise ball the exercise will be dramatically easier and you will not see results as quickly.

Whatever your needs, be it under arm flab or just wanting to get more strength and tone, these arm exercises for women can help you achieve that goal.

Steps For Arm Exercises:
Exercise Your Bicpeps With Forward Curls
Step1
Get your blood circulation going by doing some stretching for a few moments. Stand with your feet slightly apart and raise your left arm in an arc over your head, as though you are reaching toward your other side. Hold for a moment, then release. Repeat this step using your right arm.
Step2
Hold a weight in each hand. (Start with 5-lb. weights if you’re a beginner.)
Step3
Keep your arms at your sides with your thumbs pointing away from your body. Now bring both weights up to the level of your chest, hold for a few seconds, then bring both arms back to your sides again.
Step4
Repeat this exercise eight times.
Exercise Your Biceps With Reverse Curls
Step1
Begin by holding a weight in each hand with your arms at your sides, as in the forward curl.
Step2
Bring your entire right arm back in a controlled manner so that your elbow reaches back and your wrist is level with your chest. Hold for about 1 second, then slowly bring your arm back to your side.
Step3
Repeat this exercise eight times, then switch to your left arm for eight more repetitions.
Exercise Your Triceps With Extension Curls
Step1
Lie flat on your back on a bench or mat with the dumbbells resting on either thigh.
Step2
Bring each dumbbell up to your chest and slowly push upward so that the dumbbells are positioned over your shoulders, palms facing in.
Step3
Bend your elbows to bring the dumbbells over your forehead at a 90-degree angle to your body.
Step4
Return to the resting position, using a slow, controlled movement, and begin again. Repeat 8 to 10 times.
Exercise Your Triceps With Kickbacks
Step1
Place your right knee on a workout bench (or suitable substitute) and lean forward so that your head and shoulders are aligned with your hips, while bracing your left hand on the bench for support.
Step2
Hold a dumbbell in your right hand at your side. Now, slowly raise your right arm up and backward until it is aligned with the floor, palms facing in.
Step3
Bend your elbow to slowly bring the dumbbell back down to your side to the starting position. Repeat 8 to 10 times, then switch sides to work on your left arm.
Step4
Cool down by stretching your arms once more. Bring one elbow to your ear, then press down on your elbow with your opposite palm. Switch arms and repeat. Finish by pulling each arm across your chest, holding the stretch for at least 10 seconds.