No Equipment Necessary: These Arm Exercises Can Be Done Anywhere.
Arm workouts can be an effective way to tone and strengthen your upper body, and you don't need any fancy equipment to do them.
Here are some exercises you can do at home to work your biceps, triceps, and shoulders:
Half cobra push up
To do a half-cobra push-up, start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your body down until your chest nearly touches the ground, then push back to the starting position. From the top position, lift your upper body off the ground and arch your back, bringing your chest towards the ceiling. Lower your body back down to the starting position, then repeat the exercise.
Tricep dips
To do tricep dips, you will need a stable chair or bench. Place your hands on the edge of the chair, fingers facing towards you. Walk your feet out in front of you so that your body is at a slight angle. Lower your body down until your upper arms are parallel to the ground, then push back up to the starting position.
T Planks
To do a T plank, start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lift one arm off the ground and reach it straight up towards the ceiling, forming a "T" shape with your body. Hold this position for a few seconds, then lower your arm and repeat on the other side.
High plank shoulder taps
To do high plank shoulder taps, start in a high plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lift one hand off the ground and tap it to the opposite shoulder, then return it to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.
Shoulder circles
Shoulder circles are a simple exercise that helps improve shoulders' mobility and strength. To do shoulder circles, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides. Lift your arms out to the sides and make small circles with your hands. Reverse the direction of the circles and repeat.
Downward dog(mountain) to high plank
To do downward dog (mountain) to high plank, start in a downward dog pose with your hands and feet on the ground and your hips lifted up towards the ceiling. Walk your hands forward until you are in a high plank position. Hold the high plank for a few seconds, then walk your hands back towards your feet and return to downward dog.
Dolphin - Mountain on elbow
To do this exercise, start in a downward dog pose with your hands and feet on the ground and your hips lifted up toward the ceiling. Walk your hands forward and lower your forearms to the ground, forming an elbow plank. Lift one leg off the ground and hold the position for a few seconds, then lower your leg and repeat on the other side.
Inchworms
To do inchworms, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and reach your arms toward the ground. Walk your hands forward until you are in a plank position, then walk your feet towards your hands until you are standing again. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Lateral plank walking
To do lateral plank walking, start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Walk your hands to one side, maintaining a straight line from your head to your heels. Walk your hands back to the starting position, then repeat on the other side.
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