Finding time to work out can be really hard, but there are little workouts that can help tone parts of your body. Today we’re focusing on our arms. With small exercises, they can make the leap from good to great! We’ve picked our six favorite arm workouts that can be done nearly anywhere!
1. Arm and leg lift
This one admittedly looks a little different than the gif above implies. Your arm will also need to go up in tandem with the leg. If your left leg goes up, your right arm will go up at the same time. Alternate between arms and legs, and hold each pose for 5 seconds.
2. Half-moon rotation
This one is incredibly simple and absolutely great for your arms. This workout focuses on your shoulders, biceps, and triceps, so this hits multiple places at once. To do this workout, stand with your feet shoulders feet width distance and extend your arms to be parallel to the floor. Rotate your hands up and down so that the thumbs face upwards and downwards. Do 30 reps!
3. Side plank lifts
The side plank is great for your shoulders and back. While the photo above shows a slightly different position than the standard side plank, you’ll start off in a side plank position with your legs stacked on top of one another. Your weight will rest heavily on your arms as you raise yourself up (like the girl in the photo). You’ll want to then extend your arms out so that your arms make one long line. One arm can hold a weight if you feel ready for it.
4. Overhead Tricep raises
This one is a little different from the photo as well, but the concept is pretty much the same. You’ll want to stand shoulder width apart with a light dumbbell in one of your hands. From there, bend your arm behind your head. Keeping your arm steady (with the help of the other arm holding your elbow in place), raise the dumbbell. Add or subtract weight from the dumbbell as necessary.
5. Ball push-ups
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Ball pushups are fantastic for your entire body. It’s similar to a regular pushup but you’ll have a ball or a stack of books or something under one of your hands, making the push up uneven in its nature and concentrating the weight into the arms. It’s also a great workout for your core!
6. Burpees
Burpees are great because it incorporates a push up with cardio, making this perfect for your entire body as well as your arms. You’ll start by jumping and then transitioning into a pushup. Keep repeating this for 20 reps and do this three times. It’s a great way to incorporate a full body workout easily into your day!
With little workouts, it’s amazing what changes can be made to your body. Good luck in your fitness!
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