Get arms like Meghan Markle
WE know Meghan Markle does yoga and pilates, which both help to build lean muscle and overall strength, but how else can we get her defined arms?
We asked Fontaine Gordon, a private personal trainer and gym class host for Pure Gyms.
Here are his exercises to get your arms royally ready... THE BICEP CURL THIS exercise targets our biceps, the main muscle in our arms. Toned biceps help to create shape just like Meghan’s.
LET’S BEGIN: Stand straight with a slight bend in the knee. Your chest should be up and your shoulders down and relaxed. Hold the bar shoulder width apart. Pull your bar up towards your chest and then back down to your thigh.
Use a slow tempo, counting to three on the way up and down.
I’d recommend 12 repetitions for three sets. TRICEP DIPS THIS exercise is incredibly important for targeting the backs of our arms (‘bingo wings’), which are often neglected during a workout.
LET’S BEGIN: Start by sitting on a workout bench, placing your hands either side of your hips. Then bring your arms up to hold onto the bench and slide yourself off the bench, leaving your arms holding you up. Your hands should be shoulder width apart and your legs either extended or at a 90 degree angle in front of you.
Slowly lower yourself using your arms only. Go up and down. Do eight to 12 repetitions and for three sets TRICEP EXTENSION AGAIN, this targets bingo wings and is really important to get an all-over toned look.
LET’S BEGIN: Lie on a bench holding a dumbbell with an extended arm supported with your free hand. Bring the dumbbell slowly across your body to the opposite shoulder and then pull it back to the original position. Repeat 12 times a side for three sets.
I’d advise trying this workout two to three times a week. You’ll see a difference in no time.
For more workout ideas and inspiration, follow Fontaine Gordon on Instagram – @lunges-and-leggings