5 exercises for strong arms
What's the story
Along with an active and flexible body, you need strong arms and legs as well. Strong arms can come in handy for various tasks. It is vital to exercise daily to train your muscles and keep them fit to prevent injury in later years. We won't lie, arm strength is pretty hard to achieve. But here are some exercises to build arm strength.
#1
Forearm planks
This exercise is for the core muscles of your upper arm and the deltoid muscles around the shoulder. Get in a push-up position placing your elbows beneath your shoulders maintaining the same gap. Keep your body in a straight line focusing your weight on the forearms and toes. Hold the position for 20 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds and repeat six times.
#2
Chair dips
Chair dips are the perfect exercise for your triceps. Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair laying your feet flat on the ground. Hold the ends of the chair with both hands. Bend your elbows into a 90-degree angle slowly lowering your body to the ground. Lift your body with your hands holding the chair to the starting position. Repeat eight times.
#3
Hover rotation
This exercise works your trapezius and deltoid muscle giving you a toned and strong neck, shoulders, and upper arms. Lay flat on your back, then lean on your right arm, with palms facing down. Raise the hips in a straight line and spread out your left arm into the air. Stay in the position counting till eight. Do the same on the other side.
#4
Triangle push-ups
This exercise works the muscles of your shoulders, arms, and back. Get in a plank position and put your hands underneath your chest. Form a triangle with your palms. Spread out your feet to the width of your shoulders. Bend your elbows into a 45-degree angle when lowering your body. Then press upwards like a regular push-up. Repeat 12 times.
#5
Rowing
This is probably the easiest of the lot, all you need to do is make a tight fist and row to work your biceps and triceps. Stand and bend forward slightly. Bend your elbows at your side and pull your arms back creating a rowing motion. Continue this for about a minute. This simple exercise will ensure your entire arm is worked.