High Intensity Interval Training burns more calories than most cardio routines. Learn more...
H.I.I.T. stands for High Intensity Interval Training. H.I.I.T. alternates between high intensity exercise and short periods of rest, then repeats the sequence or circuit. This form of exercise burns more calories and subsequently more body fat than maintaining a steady pace. For this reason, our H.I.I.T your arms workout is a must try.
This arm workout combines weight lifting, which targets the tricep and bicep muscles, and cardiovascular exercise, which targets the fat covering up the arm muscles. By combining strength training and cardio you are creating a powerful fat burning routine, making you a fat burning machine that continues to burn fat for up to 24 hours after the workout is over.
While interval workouts are great for burning fat and sculpting a lean body, the recipe for getting healthy, losing excess body fat, and creating a toned & defined body, is created by consistently combining these three elements: A Clean Eating Plan, High Intensity Interval Training, and Weight Training.
H.I.I.T. Your Arms Workout
Equipment Needed: Two sets of dumbbells (one 3-5 lb. set; one 8-12 lb. set) and an interval timer.
What to Do: Perform each exercise for 30 seconds and rest 10 seconds after each one; complete four circuits. For optimal results, complete this workout up to 3 time weekly.
Exercises:
1. Jumping Jacks
2. Hammer Curls
3. Tricep Extension
4. Jumping Jacks
5. Bicep Curls
6. Tricep Kick Back
7. Jumping Jacks
8. Triangle Push Ups
Jumping Jacks
Hammer Curls
Tricep Extension
Bicep Curls
Tricep Kick Back
Triangle Push Ups
Participants of this workout should speak with their doctors about their individual needs before starting any exercise program. Any application of this or any other exercise routine set forth in this program is at the viewer’s discretion and sole risk. See your physician before beginning any exercise program.
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Love my gymboss (although it's getting old now and newer ones are easier to use) and love high intensity training. Normally I keep everything too cardio based so I'm looking forward to giving my arms a good seeing to later!! Thanks for the ideas and the videos!
Ruth, We love the GymBoss too. You are so welcome…love what we do! 🙂
How much break time should be allowed between each round?
Melissa, I would recommend 10-30 seconds.
Thanks! I've tried this workout twice and while I'm not nearly as sore this time, I definitely struggled to make it through 6 rounds and felt pure muscle exhaustion for the rest of the day/evening! Which was, of course, great!
So do you one exercise 6 times before moving on to the next one or do you do all the exercises in on round and then repeat 6 times?
Paula, Complete each exercise for 40 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and then move to the next exercise. Repeat for a total of 6 times. Hope this helps!
I needed to find exercises like these, my arms are getting toned, thanks
Is this routine to be done daily?
Cindy, Thanks for asking. I recommend 2 times weekly for this workout.
how often should you do this routine
Michelle, We recommend 2x weekly for this workout.
Why are two different sets of weights needed? Did I miss mention of alternating the lighter with the heavier? TIA
Liz, This is so you can switch to the lighter weights if your arm muscles start burning, instead of stopping:).
What size weight needs be used for HITT your arms workout? How often should this be done
Pamela, For the weights, use two sets of dumbbells, one light weight set(3-5 lbs) and one medium weight set(8-12). If you’re comfortable using an 8 or 10 pound dumbbell set, that’s what I would recommend. For optimal results complete this or one of our other arm routines up to 3 x’s weekly. I added this to the workout! 🙂