Anant Ambani’s fitness trainer shares how to get ‘toned arms in a short time’ with high intensity Tabata workout. Watch
High-intensity Tabata training is known for quick results. Celebrity trainer Vinod Channa shares a fast arm workout to build strength and tone muscles.
High-intensity interval training continues to be one of the most effective ways to build strength and burn fat in less time. Among its variations, Tabata training stands out for its short, intense bursts of exercise followed by brief rest periods, helping improve endurance, strength, and muscle tone efficiently.

Celebrity fitness trainer Vinod Channa, who has guided Anant Ambani and Nita Ambani in their fitness journeys, explains in his May 16 Instagram post why this method works so effectively. (Also read: Chiranjeevi at 70 impresses internet with high-energy workout routine ahead of Mega 158, fans say 'legend never rests’ )
High-intensity Tabata workout for toned arms
“Toned Arms in Short Time? Possible… but only if you survive these deadly 4 minutes. This TABATA workout follows the classic 20 sec ON / 10 sec OFF rule with 4 intense exercises designed to fire up your arms, burn fat, and test your endurance at the same time,” Vinod wrote in his post.
He further added, “Sounds easy until the timer starts.”
To begin the routine, Vinod recommends just a few basic essentials: a mat, a pair of dumbbells suited to one’s fitness level, and most importantly, the mindset to not quit halfway through.
The workout is structured around the Tabata principle, which involves 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated in quick succession to maximise results in minimal time.
20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest
In the demonstration video, the trainer begins with hammer curls performed for 20 seconds, followed by a 10-second rest. This is then followed by crab walks for another 20 seconds, again with a short rest period.
Next, he moves to elbow joint-to-overhead presses, performed for 20 seconds to target the arms and shoulders, followed by a 10-second recovery break. The final move in the circuit is the quadrupedal walk, again performed for 20 seconds to engage multiple muscle groups and improve overall upper-body stability.
Why this workout works
The sequence is designed to keep the body under constant tension while allowing minimal recovery, making it an efficient fat-burning and muscle-toning workout. Vinod’s Tabata-based arm routine highlights how short, structured bursts of exercise can deliver effective results, especially when combined with consistency and proper form.
Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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