Whenever someone thinks of performing exercises for arms, the first image that comes up in the mind is using free weights for the purpose. The image is usually of concentrated curls while remaining seated or performing triceps’ extensions on one’s feet.  The dumbbells are always in picture while picture while picturing arm exercises.

The question that actually needs to be asked is that, are these exercises really effective. What kind of free weights arms exercises could deliver the most promising result is another question that needs an answer. Most experts would be of the opinion that in one set of exercise performed, more than a single muscle group should be used. For instance, performing dumbbell curls while standing would require using both forearm as well as biceps. Due to the weights that are present in the scenario, balance comes as an added advantage.

Apart from doing exercises that employ more than a single muscle group, each week there needs to be a variety of exercise routines for effective results. This helps in prevention of a phenomenon called muscle plateau where one’s muscles get used to the exercise routine. To get the best out of the exercises one performs, it is necessary to keep changing the routine so that focus stays on the muscles. This could be done by first concentrating on large muscles and then coming to small muscles. These way free weights will bring about splendid results.

A combination of triceps kickbacks combines with dumbbell row, followed by an entire set of dumbbell flyes is a good option. This could also be combines with triceps extensions that are declined. In this manner, the chest, back muscles as well as the triceps gain attention. By following this technique in free weights exercises, it’s also possible to save a lot of time.