The triceps is the area where the arm flab resides. It's that one spot that so many women have become self conscious about. And if you want to tighten up your arms, you have to know what exercises to do.

Unfortunately, there are an excess of opinions on which exercises are best for losing arm flab.

In fact, there is too much advice for any sane person to make a quick and accurate decision. Lots of women are victims of information overload when it comes to getting rid of arm flab.

Thus, here is my critique of triceps extensions for reducing flabby arms:

1. Summary: This is an excellent exercise for toning the triceps. It mainly works the long head of the triceps-the exact area where arm fat hangs from. The only thing you have to watch out for with this exercise is maintaining good from.

2. Technical jump start: Find a machine with a bar attached to a pulley. Face away from the machine. Grab the bar with an overhand grip, keep your arms behind your neck and dig into the ground with your feet. Push the bar upwards at an angle. Then return it in a controlled manner.

3. Common mistakes: Allowing the elbows to shift around. Not keeping the abs tight and back straight. Letting the head tilt forward too much. And pressing against the bar after the triceps have completely fatigued.

4. Final word: This is a top-tier exercise for directly toning the area where most women need help. The area where the jiggle lives! And remember that you can go heavy with this one and have minimal risk for injury. So make this exercise a staple in your arm toning program.

Knowing which exercises give you the biggest bang for your buck will save you lots of time and energy. And most importantly, they will keep you motivated through continual results. After all, if you are getting good results you're more likely to stick with your program.

Author Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise physiologist and recent flabby arms casualty, teaches women the art of losing arm fat. Unearth how to get sexy arms by visiting her blog about arm lift plastic surgery for women right now!