WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE TIPS

• They’re super quick and require few reps so you can get back to that neverending wedding to-do list

• You don’t have to change much from the standard bicep curl grip

• Tones and defines 3 parts of your arm.

• This gives you confidence that your bridal trifecta will be ready for your wedding day

Preparation

• Stand as tall

• Feet are flat on ground and shoulder width apart — you’ll engage more core and abdominal muscles this way 

Execution

• Do not worry about speed!

• Mixing up the combinations will help produce best quick results and adds variety

• Instead of curling both dumbbells at the same time — curl them one at a time

  • You’ll be able to get more reps in as your biceps won’t fatigue as quickly

• Don’t hyperextend your arms — always keep a slight bend

Resources mentioned in this blog:

1. Fiancee In Training: 5 Dumbbell Tips To Tone Your Arms Fast (PDF) —  download it here.

Let’s start…

Dumbbell Tip #1: Pinky Grip

Your palms face forward AND each pinky finger presses against the inside of the dumbbell — this shifts the weight and works a different plane of your bicep.

Dumbbell Tip #2: Thumb Grip

Your palms face forward AND each thumb presses against the inside of the dumbbell — your arms automatically work harder to keep your forearms rotated outward.

Dumbbell Tip #3: Slow Bicep Curl Release

Slowly un-curl (release) from the start position for the instructed rep duration.

Dumbbell Tip #4: 90-degree Static Hold

Hold your arms at 90-degrees for the instructed rep duration. Your bicep automatically flexes.

Dumbbell Tip #5: Hammer Grip

Your palms face your body. This helps tone your forearm and lower bicep.

Bonus: Wedding Arm Workout

Get the (PDF) here —  download it here.

You are now one step closer to being the most confident, toned and beautiful version of yourself on your wedding day.

You got this!

Arthur