Fitness experts advise targeted triceps workouts to reduce arm flabbiness in older adults

Fitness trainers Blanca Pombal and Joëlle Bildstein recommend progressive strength training to counteract age‑related loss of muscle and skin elasticity in the arms of people over 40 and 60. Both stress that high‑rep, low‑weight routines are less effective than focused triceps exercises performed with moderate weight or body‑weight resistance.

Pombal outlines a four‑exercise routine – triceps kickback, overhead triceps extension, floor triceps extension, and a similar movement – to be done twice a week with ten repetitions each, promising visible improvement within a month. Bildstein highlights slow‑tempo dips performed against a chair or step as a simple, equipment‑free option that engages deep triceps fibers while protecting joints. Both advise consistent practice and proper breathing to achieve firmer, more toned arms.

The advice targets adults experiencing the “bat‑wing” effect, aiming to preserve functional strength and arm appearance as they age.