It’s important to add basic arm exercises to your exercise routine. These exercises will help tone your arms, build lean muscle and reduce fat around your problem areas. Remember, muscle burns more calories than fat!
How much weight should I choose?
You should use enough weight to where you can do 10 to 12 reps of an exercise. If you can’t do all the reps, choose a lighter weight. If you could do more reps easily, choose a heavier weight. Try to increase your weight each time you exercise.
Tip: Do basic stretching exercises before beginning your workout.
Push up
Lie face down with your hands slightly more than shoulder width apart.
Lift up while you are on your toes with your arms straight.
Lower back down, bending your elbows until your body almost touches the ground.
Keep your back straight.
Repeat.
(If you need to, you can do this on your knees)
Tricep dip
Sit on a stable chair or bench with your hands on the bench, shoulder width apart.
Move your body in front of the bench with your arms extended.
Lower yourself until your arms are bent at a 90 degree angle.
Push yourself back into the starting position.
Repeat.
Bicep curl
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, arms gripping dumbbells underhanded, shoulder width apart.
Let the bar hang in front of you.
Bend your arm to curl the bar to shoulder level.
Lower slowly and repeat.
Tricep push up
The same as a push up except your hands are pulled in to your side and your hands are facing forward.
Shoulder press
Position your dumbbells to each side of your shoulders with elbows below your wrists.
Press dumbbells up until your arms are extended overhead.
Slowly lower to the sides of your shoulders and repeat.
Hammer curl to shoulder press
Stand with your feet hip width apart and arms by your side with palms facing in gripping dumbbells.
Bend your elbows with hands toward your chest, palms still facing in.
Straighten your arms up over your head.
Lower your elbows back to curl position and then back to your side.
Repeat
I detest pushups, but I know they’re an excellent upper body workout.
Donna recently posted..Tasty Tuesday: Birthday Cake
Push-ups are my worst enemy. I really need to work on my arms more because I focus on my legs more often than not.
Jennifer recently posted..When Life is So Sweet and So Good
My arms are the worst – thanks!
Anne – Mommy Has to Work recently posted..Why Buy It – When you Can Win It!
Thanks for these. I really need to work on my upper body strength.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy recently posted..Disneynature’s Chimpanzee Premiere and Review
I need to exercise my arms more. They need toning.
Tammy recently posted..When Things Get Worse You Keep Smiling
I know my arms need work, but I can’t see myself doing push-ups, I might not be able to get back up. The other arm exercises look doable though.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins recently posted..Double Meat Dudewich
I hate my flabby arms, I am definitely going to try these.
Becca @ Mama B recently posted..Whoa Baby!
I have wiggly jiggly arms I hate them I need to take up some of these exercises
Tricia Nightowlmama recently posted..Jake And the Never land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns Dvd Giveaway
Tricep dips are one of my favorite exercises.
Lolo recently posted..Share a Photo of Your Little Sports Fan | Toddler Talk
Is it sad that I can’t do a push up LOL. I have no arm or upper body strength. These look like great exercises
Toni @ A Daily Dose recently posted..It’s All About Customer Service With Global Response
It’s been months since I last did arm exercises, but I feel soooo good when I work out those muscles. Thank you!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell recently posted..The McClain Sisters – Have You Ever Seen Such Sparkling Smiles?
Those are great exercises! I need to do more arm exercise to keep my arms lean!
April Decheine recently posted..Shrimp and Spicy Sausage Jambalaya Soup
I need these – I have batwing arms.
Zippy Sandler recently posted..Secret Escape from Boston – The Pioneer Valley
I MISS PUSHUPS!! pull ups too.. Dr said no no while preggo
Courtney recently posted..Sweet Baby 27 Weeks
I love tricep dips!
Virginia from That Bald Chick recently posted..My Little Cowgirl
These are great exercises and so easy to do! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn @therebelchick recently posted..I SUCK at being a foster kitten mama!
Thanks for sharing Megan! These are great exercises.
Theresa recently posted..Body Bark and Comfort
Great list!! I have been really focusing on my arms!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV recently posted..Welcome to the Ultimate Blog Party | $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway #UBP12
Great exercises and super easy to do! thank you!
nicole @WriteSpell recently posted..Spectral by Shannon Duffy [Book Review]
I need to tighten up my arms now that tank top season is almost here!
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